Slow Cooker Beef Tacos

Low-key and easy, this is how taco night should be.

By Lyda Jones BurnettePublished: Aug 3, 2022

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slow cooker beef taco ingredients in bowls on a cutting board

Becky Luigart-Stayner

Yields:

8 - 10 serving(s)

Prep Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

8 hrs 15 mins

Tacos are a dish that practically make themselves, and we're leaning into that here. Set up the brisket to cook in the slow cooker, and all you need to do is chop a few veggies for toppings and warm up some tortillas. What could be better?

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Ingredients

Cooking spray
2 medium onions, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
2 chipotle in adobo sauce, chopped, plus 3 tablespoons adobo sauce
1 (3- to 3 1/2-pound) beef brisket
2 Tbsp. Montreal steak seasoning
1 tsp. cumin seeds, crushed
Warm corn tortillas, for serving
Shredded Cheddar, shredded romaine, guacamole, sliced fresh jalapeños, pickled jalapeños, lime wedges, sour cream, chopped tomatoes, and chopped fresh cilantro, for topping

Directions

1. Step 1 Lightly grease a 6-quart slow cooker. Add onions and garlic.
2. Step 2Stir together chipotle pepper and adobo sauce in a bowl. Season beef with steak seasoning and cumin, then rub with adobo mixture. Place on top of onions and garlic. Add 1/4 cup water to slow cooker.
3. Step 3Cover and cook on low until beef is very tender, 7 to 9 hours. Transfer beef to a cutting board and shred with two forks. Return to slow cooker and stir to combine. Serve with tortillas and desired toppings.