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Slow Cooker Street Tacos

  • Writer: Tedd Long
    Tedd Long
  • Aug 16
  • 1 min read
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These Slow Cooker Street Tacos will be a hit with your entire family. These are an easy and delicious dinner idea perfect for busy weeknights.


Ingredients

3 lbs beef chuck or pork shoulder

1 tbsp olive oil (sear)

1 onion (chopped), 4 garlic cloves (minced)

1 jalapeño (optional)

2 tsp chili powder, 1½ tsp cumin, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp oregano, 1 tsp salt, ½ tsp pepper

½ cup orange juice, ¼ cup lime juice, 1 cup broth

¼ cup cilantro, chopped (at the end)


Directions

  1. Sear meat 2–3 minutes per side.

  2. Add onions/garlic/spices to the slow cooker; place the meat on top; pour in the juices/broth.

  3. Cook Low 8–9 hrs or High 4–5 hrs.

  4. Shred the meat and mix in cilantro and a few spoonfuls of cooking liquid.

  5. Assemble on warm tortillas with onion, cilantro, lime, and salsa.


A note from Tedd:

  • Let the shredded meat rest in the juices on “Warm” 15–20 min;

  • double up tortillas; broil 3–5 min for crispy edges.

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