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Slow Cooker Pineapple Beef Tacos: An Incredible Ultimate Recipe


  • Author: Tessa Monroe
  • Total Time: 55 minute

Ingredients

– 2 pounds beef chuck roast
– 1 cup pineapple juice
– 2 cups fresh pineapple, diced
– 1/4 cup soy sauce
– 1/4 cup brown sugar
– 3 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 teaspoon ground cumin
– 1 teaspoon chili powder
– 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– Taco shells or tortillas
– Fresh cilantro, for garnish
– Diced onions, for garnish
– Lime wedges, for serving


Instructions

Creating Slow Cooker Pineapple Beef Tacos involves straightforward steps to ensure success:

1. Prepare the Beef: Trim any excess fat from the beef chuck roast. Cut it into large chunks for more even cooking.
2. Make Marinade: In a bowl, combine pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, black pepper, and salt. Mix well.
3. Add Ingredients to Slow Cooker: Place the beef chunks in the slow cooker. Pour the marinade over the beef, ensuring it’s well coated.
4. Add Pineapple: Scatter the diced pineapple over the beef.
5. Set Cook Time: Cover the slow cooker and set it to low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours. The beef should become tender and easy to shred.
6. Shred Beef: Once cooking time is complete, remove the beef from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded beef to the slow cooker, mixing it into the sauce.
7. Serve: Warm taco shells or tortillas in a separate pan or microwave. Fill each shell with shredded beef, topped with your choice of garnishes like cilantro and diced onions. Serve with lime wedges on the side for a zesty kick.

These steps will guide you to delicious and juicy tacos that will please everyone!

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6-8 hours (low) or 3-4 hours (high)

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 6-8 tacos
  • Calories: 300 kcal per taco (approx. based on ingredients used)
  • Fat: 10g
  • Protein: 25g