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Easy 3-Ingredient Beef Tacos

Easy 3-Ingredient Beef Tacos: Quick Slow Cooker Dinner


  • Author: Curtis James
  • Total Time: 6-8 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Standard

Description

Easy 3-Ingredient Beef Tacos deliver a fast, flavorful Mexican‑style dinner using just smoked beef, grape juice, and a packet of taco seasoning. This slow‑cooker method creates tender, juicy shredded beef perfect for warm tortillas, topped with lettuce, cheese, and salsa for a satisfying, crowd‑pleasing meal.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 pounds smoked beef
  • 1 cup grape juice
  • 1 packet taco seasoning

Instructions

  1. Place the smoked beef in the slow cooker.
  2. Pour the grape juice over the beef and sprinkle the taco seasoning.
  3. Cover and cook on low for 6‑8 hours until tender.
  4. Shred the beef with two forks, mixing with the juices.
  5. Serve in warm tortillas with desired toppings.

Notes

  • For extra heat
  • add sliced jalapeños to the slow cooker. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to four days or freeze for up to three months.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6-8 hours
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 taco
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 500mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg

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