Irresistible Shredded Beef Tacos for the Ultimate Taco Night

There’s nothing quite like a taco that delivers melt-in-your-mouth shredded beef, tangy pickled onions, and a smoky, creamy sauce that hits all the right notes. These shredded beef tacos are the perfect balance of savory, sweet, and spicy, all wrapped up in your favorite tortilla. Whether you’re hosting a taco party or treating yourself to a well-deserved indulgence, this recipe is a showstopper.

Why These Tacos Stand Out
At the heart of this recipe is the chuck roast, slow-cooked to tender, juicy perfection in a flavorful broth infused with spices, onions, and garlic. Every bite of beef is rich and seasoned to perfection. But these tacos don’t stop there—the homemade honey chipotle sauce adds a smoky-sweet heat that complements the beef beautifully, while the pickled onions provide a refreshing, tangy crunch that brightens the whole dish.

Elevate Taco Night
These tacos are anything but ordinary. The layers of flavor—tender shredded beef, zesty pickled onions, creamy chipotle sauce, and buttery avocado slices—come together in perfect harmony. They’re restaurant-quality tacos made right in your kitchen, with simple ingredients that pack a big punch.

Customize Your Tacos
Make these tacos your own! Use flour or corn tortillas, or go grain-free with lettuce wraps. Prefer more spice? Add extra chipotle peppers or a splash of hot sauce. Want to round out the meal? Serve with sides like black beans, roasted veggies, or a zesty slaw for a taco feast.

Perfect for Any Crowd
These shredded beef tacos are just as great for a quiet family dinner as they are for entertaining. Everything can be prepped ahead of time, so all you have to do is assemble and serve. The slow-cooked beef can even be made the day before, giving it extra time to soak in its flavors.

Your New Favorite Taco Recipe
With tender, flavorful beef, bright and tangy onions, and a smoky-sweet sauce that takes minutes to make, these shredded beef tacos are a guaranteed hit. Every bite is a symphony of flavors and textures, all wrapped up in a soft tortilla and ready to be devoured.

So go ahead—elevate your taco game, and watch these shredded beef tacos become a staple in your rotation. They’re easy to make, unforgettable to eat, and impossible to resist.

Ingredients:

1.5-2 lb chuck roast 

1-2 cups of beef stock or bone broth, depending on size of your pot (enough to cover roast halfway)

1/8 tsp black pepper

1/2 tbsp paprika

1/2 tbsp chili powder

1 tsp garlic powder

2 while onions 

1 red onion

4 cloves of garlic

1.5 cups of white vinegar 

3 tbsp sugar or Monkfruit 

1 tbsp salt 

1 cup yogurt

1 handful cilantro + cilantro for garnish

1 tbsp honey 

3-4 chipotle peppers + adobo sauce (this comes in a can)

Salt to taste 

avocado slices to serve

Tortillas to serve

Recipe:

Shredded beef : 

1. Pull Chuck roast out of the fridge and leave on counter to get to room temperature. 

2. Pat dry with paper towels. 

3. Season chuck roast with salt, pepper, paprika, and chili powder generously. 

4. Cut onion in quarters and peel garlic, add them to Dutch oven along with your roast.

5. Add beef stock or bone broth to pot and cover roast halfway with liquid

6. Cook in over at 325F degrees for 3-3 1/2 hours or until it shreds with a fork

Pickled onions:

1. Cut red onion into thin slices

2. Dissolve salt and sugar (or sugar substitute) in white vinegar over medium heat

3. Remove from heat as soon as salt and sugar dissolve

4. Add onions and vinegar mixture to airtight container and store in fridge while roast cooks, the longer, the better.

Honey Chipotle Sauce:

1. Combine yogurt, cilantro, honey, 1/2 white onion, 3-4 chipotle peppers in adobo with some of the liquid from the can, and salt to taste

2. Blend until smooth