This delicious Crock Pot Steak Tacos is so simple but takes street tacos to the next level with so much flavor.
The steak cooks to perfection in the crock pot making it so tender and flavorful. Your house will smell amazing and you will love how easy it is to make Crock Pot Steak Tacos.
The chipotle peppers in adobe sauce add so much to this recipe but it isn’t too spicy. It is perfect for the kids and the entire family. Plus, it is easy to modify so if you like it really spicy, you can just add extra peppers.
Each taco is so tasty and will be a favorite for the next Taco Tuesday at your house! You may also love these taco recipes – Crock Pot Pork Tenderloin Tacos, Cilantro Lime Chicken Tacos and Cilantro Lime Chicken Tacos.
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Why We Love This Recipe
Beef tacos are so easy in the crock pot. The shredded beef is flavorful and tender for a great meal. The chipotle flavor is amazing.
The last few recipes we tried were for chicken so I thought it was time to try out a beef recipe. If you loved our Crock Pot Chipotle Chicken Bowl Recipe and our Crock Pot Chipotle Chicken Tacos, you are going to absolutely love this new recipe with tons of chipotle flavor.
The beef is so tender and amazing with the best flavor. It has the perfect amount of heat from from the adobe sauce and chipotle peppers but not so much that the kids can’t enjoy it.
Ingredients
- Flank Steak – Use cut of meat of your choice try it with beef chuck roast
- Lime Juice – See Best Substitute for Lime Juice if you are out
- Onion – If you are out check out these Best Onion Substitutes
- Garlic – See Best Garlic Substitute
- Cumin – Here are the Best Substitute for Cumin if you are out
- Corn or Flour Tortillas – Use tortillas of your choice
- Optional Toppings: shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, crumbled queso fresco, sliced avocado, chopped fresh cilantro, lime wedges
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How to Make Steak Tacos in the Crock Pot
Step 1 – Place the flank steak in the bottom of a 6-quart crock pot.
Step 2 – In a bowl, mix together the chopped chipotle peppers, lime juice, sliced onion, minced garlic, ground cumin, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Pour the mixture over the steak in the crock pot.
Step 3 – Cover the crock pot and cook on low heat for 6-8 hours, or until the steak is tender and easily shreds with a fork.
Step 4 – Remove the steak from the crock pot and place it on a cutting board. Using two forks, shred the meat into bite-sized pieces. Return the shredded steak to the crock pot and stir to combine with the cooking liquid and chipotle-lime mixture.
- Step 5 – Warm the tortillas according to the package instructions.
- Step – Serve the shredded steak in the warm tortillas, topped with your favorite taco toppings.
Expert Tips
- Flank Steak – Feel free to overlap the steak in the slow cooker to cook. It will still cook through for the most tender cut of meat.
- Cooking Time – Cooking time will vary depending on your meat and your slow cooker.
- Shredding Meat – We usually shred the steak with a fork but you can also learn how to shred meat with a mixer.
Serving Suggestions
The beef is delicious in corn tortillas but you can use flour tortillas if you prefer. We have an easy recipe for flour tortillas. We also love Instant pot White Rice Recipe and sometimes serve it with that. You can save even more time and learn how to freeze rice and you can make this meal even easier.
It is so easy and helpful for busy weeknights. You can also use brown rice. Learn how to cook brown rice in the microwave for a quick side.
We have also used this Delicious Cilantro Lime Rice Recipe. There are lots of delicious options. Another great idea is Crock Pot Refried Beans. They are so easy in the slow cooker and really tasty.
If you are eating low carb, just skip the extras and serve this beef over salad. It is yummy!
Street Taco Topping Ideas
- Queso
- Nacho Cheese Sauce
- Sour Cream
- Onion
- Shredded Cheese
- Tomato
- Quick Salsa Verde De Tomatillo Recipe
- Very Simple Guacamole Recipe
- The Best Pico de Gallo Recipe
- Fresh Lime Juice
- Fresh Cilantro
Frequently Asked Questions
We recommend using flank steak to make these steak tacos. It is budget friendly and is easy to slice to make tacos with.
Cooking steak in the slow cooker keeps it tender and juicy which makes it perfect to make these tacos.
Make sure to add some type of liquid when making these street tacos. Cook on low and make sure to not overcook. It keeps them steak tender and prevents it from drying out.
Storing and Reheating Instructions
- Storing – Store the leftover cooked steak in an airtight container in the refrigerator. The leftovers will last about 3-4 days.
- Freezer – You can freeze the leftovers in a freezer safe container or a zip lock freezer bag. This recipe is great to double to serve again. Thaw the leftovers in the fridge overnight.
- Reheating – Reheat the leftovers in the microwave or the oven in a baking dish in a preheated oven at 350 degrees. Reheat for about 10 minutes.
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Crock Pot Steak Tacos
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Flank Steak
- 1 can Chipotle Peppers in Adobe Sauce chopped, (7 ounces)
- 1/2 cup Lime Juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 Onion (sliced)
- 4 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
- 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 12-16 Soft Corn or Flour Tortillas
- Optional toppings: shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, crumbled queso fresco, sliced avocado, chopped fresh cilantro, lime wedges
Instructions
- Place the flank steak in the bottom of a 6-quart crock pot.
- In a bowl, mix together the chopped chipotle peppers, lime juice, sliced onion, minced garlic, ground cumin, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Pour the mixture over the steak in the crock pot.
- Cover the crock pot and cook on low heat for 6-8 hours until the steak is tender and easily shreds with a fork.
- Remove the steak from the crock pot and place it on a cutting board. Using two forks, shred the meat into bite-sized pieces.
- Return the shredded steak to the crock pot and stir to combine with the cooking liquid and chipotle-lime mixture.
- Warm the tortillas according to the package instructions.
- Serve the shredded steak in the warm tortillas, topped with your favorite taco toppings and enjoy!