Mouthwatering 5 Ingredient Shredded Beef Tacos [+Video]

Satisfy your taco cravings with these easy and delicious 5 ingredient shredded beef tacos. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a fun fiesta with friends!

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This carne asada blend adds bold flavor and a hint of citrus to the juicy beef. I just can’t say enough about how in love we are with how tasty and easy this shredded beef recipe is. We hope it becomes a regular dinner in your family!

Shredded Beef Tacos Recipe

This recipe came together on a whim one day. I had just bought the Kinder’s Carne Asada Rub and I had a chuck roast that I needed to use. With our pork carnitas as my inspo, I baked the beef roast all afternoon and then crisped it up in the oven right before serving. The whole family couldn’t stop raving about this beef!

Ingredients for Easy Beef Tacos

You won’t believe how flavorful this Mexican shredded beef is with only 5 ingredients! Here is what you will need:

• Boneless Beef Chuck Roast: make sure that it has good marbling
• Kinder’s Carne Asada Rub: a blend of all your favorite Mexican flavors including orange and lime juice, sea salt, garlic, cumin and other spices
• Onions: I like to use red onions or a combination of red and yellow.
• Beef Stock: helps keep the beef tender and juicy
• Orange Juice: adds citrus flavor

The measurements and details for each ingredient can be found in the recipe at the end of the post.

How to Make Shredded Beef Tacos

If you only look at the total time for this recipe, it might seem less than ideal, but I promise this recipe is so easy! Most of the total cook time is just letting the meat roast away in the oven while your house is filled with the most scrumptious aroma. Here are the steps:

1. Prep: Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
2. Season: Using the carne asada seasoning, season the roast on all sides.
3. Bake: Place the seasoned roast onions, orange juice and onions in a large Dutch oven. Place the lid on and let it bake for 3.5 hours.
4. Shred: Remove from the oven and shred the meat into large chunks using two forks. Place it back in the oven for 30 minutes.
5. Roast: Remove the Dutch oven and increase the temperature to 425 degrees F. Place all the beef and onions on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil. Sprinkle a little more seasoning all over it and place it back in the oven for 15-20 minutes to sear it until it gets crispy.
6. Serve: Give the beef a good stir and then serve with tortillas, guacamole, cilantro and any other toppings you desire.

Keep scrolling to the end of the post for the full recipe card where you can save or print the recipe.

Watch these Shredded Beef Tacos Be Made…

Toppings for Shredded Beef Tacos

We have generally kept these beef tacos simple with just a little homemade guacamole and salsa, but you could totally load it up if you want. Here are some ideas:

What is the Best Cut of Beef for Shredding?

It is a chuck roast all day for me. The fat content, marbling and flavor of a chuck roast is ideal for shredding. Chuck roast is also usually budget-friendly which I am all about these days. I like to wait until Smith’s has them buy one get one free. Such a steal!

Brisket, rump roast, eye of round or even short ribs would also work, but baking time would vary. Avoid lean cuts of beef like sirloins, flank steak, skirt steak, tri tip, etc. Those won’t shred well.

What to Eat with Shredded Beef Tacos

We all have our favorite Mexican side dishes, but here are a few of our favorites to eat alongside these juicy beef tacos:

Ways to Use Shredded Beef

We are using this Mexican shredded beef in tacos for this post, but let’s not stop there, folks! This beef would be incredible in any number of main dishes…

• Burritos: load up a big flour tortilla with this beef, black beans and some cheese
• Nachos: toss shredded beef over the top of some tortilla chips and sprinkle a little cheese all over them and stick it in the broiler for a couple of minutes
• Enchiladas: roll this beef up in corn tortillas (or flour is you prefer) with a little enchilada sauce and then pour enchilada sauce all over the top and bake until heated through
• Quesadillas: check out our teriyaki chicken quesadilla post and just sub this beef for the chicken
• Burrito Bowls: make some cilantro lime rice and top it with this juicy beef and top it with your favorite taco toppings

Can You Make This Beef Ahead of Time?

This is a great make ahead or meal prep recipe. You can make this recipe exactly as written and then let the meat cool and refrigerate for up to 5 days. See section below for instructions on freezing and reheating.

PRO TIP: If you’re planning to feed a crowd, you can make this recipe and then keep it warm in a slow cooker or crockpot on the warm setting until you’re ready to serve.

Storing, Freezing and Reheating

Leftovers should be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container. They will keep for up to 5 days. It can also be frozen. Let it cool completely and then place in a freezer-safe container. It will keep for up to 3 months.

I like to reheat it either on the stovetop or in the oven until heated through. You can add a little more beef broth to keep it from drying out. If it is frozen, let it thaw in the fridge overnight and then reheat as stated.

Looking for an easy and delicious taco recipe? These mouthwatering shredded beef tacos only require 5 simple ingredients for a satisfying and flavorful meal.

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