Kicked up chipotle crockpot beef tacos piled high with a fresh greek salsa and the most amazing avocado crema ever! Meet your new favorite taco.
It’s Taco Friday today, y’all. And before you ask me, I’ll tell you that nope, I’m not mixed up with my days. It is definitely not taco Tuesday, it is FRI-DAY and I brought crockpot tacos to end crockpot week with a big ‘ol BANG.
Kickin’ pulled beef tacos loaded with all the partaaaaay stuff which I have recently decided is how all Fridays should look.
Along with my multiple sides of chocolate, because that one is TRADITIONAL.
Also, traditional: falling completely and hopelessly in love with aforespoken taco. Shall I count the reasons why?
√ Smoky chipotle shredded beef. SUPER-juicy from a super-slow cook in the crockpot.
√ Kicked-up greek-style salsa that demands taste testing by the spoonful.
√ Silky-smooth and gosh-dang amazing avocado crema that also calls for spoon tasting.
My belly rejoices.
I’m just your average 19-year old by day and taco hound by night. 😀 And honestly, I’ve just been waiting for the perfect opportunity to use that taco emojii. ???
These beef tacos are seriously the BOMB for several key reasons. One, they’re awesome. The amount of flavors broke the flavor scale in half. Womp, womp, womp.
Two, they can be ENTIRELY make-ahead. Since the beef needs at least 7 hours to cook away to juicy shredded beef perfection, you can prep the salsa and the avocado crema waaaaaay in advance and then once it’s taco time, just shred that beef, heat up your tortillas, and go live in Taco Town.
No, seriously. Grab only the essentials and go live there.
Reason number three/emphasizing #1, these are really, really, REALLY good, guys. Ask the family. They’ll tell you that Taco Night a few days ago was the bomb-diggity.com. They descended upon the kitchen like a pack of taco wolves and devoured everything in their path.
I barely escaped with my life and two tacos.
Whaddaya say, friends? Are you ready to join me in my rebel ways and make Taco Friday a thing? Let’s make it a team effort and see who can eat the most.
#sowinningthisFridaything.
Chipotle Pulled Beef Tacos with Greek Salsa + Avocado Crema
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika or regular
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2-1/2 lbs beef chuck roast
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon minced chipotle in adobo sauce
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup beef broth or chicken broth
- SALSA:
- 2 medium tomatoes diced
- 1/4 cup sliced green onion
- 1/2 cup sliced olives
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
- Salt and pepper to taste
- AVOCADO CREMA:
- 1 medium ripe avocado pitted and peeled
- 1/4 cup greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Tortillas for serving
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine chili powder, cumin, paprika, Italian seasoning, and salt. Rub all over chuck roast and place in a 5-qt slow cooker.
- In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, saute garlic in oil until just fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add chipotle, tomato paste, and gradually whisk in broth until smooth. Bring mixture to a simmer then remove from heat. Pour over beef. Cook beef on low 6-8 hours until beef easily shreds with a fork. Once beef is cooled enough to handle, shred with two forks, season with salt and pepper to taste, and transfer shredded beef back to crockpot to keep warm.
- Make the salsa: In a small bowl, combine all salsa ingredients. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Make the avocado crema: In a food processor, combine all avocado crema ingredients and process until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Just before serving, assemble the tacos: Place shredded beef in tortillas, top with greek salsa and drizzle with avocado crema. Enjoy!
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
I’ll take taco Friday over taco Tuesday any day! Love that you made these in the crock pot! And that avocado crema is just calling my name. I think I could eat it with a spoon! Love the zesty flavors of this!
Sarah says
Right?? Tacos on a weekend allll the way! 😉 Thanks Gayle!
elizabeth says
Wow, looks really yummy! Thanks a lot sharing.
Sarah says
Thank you Elizabeth!! 🙂
mira says
Happy Friday Sarah! These look yummy, love everything about them !Pinning to give them a try!
Sarah says
Thanks for pinning, girl! Hope you had a great weekend. 🙂
Amanda says
These are the best looking tacos I’ve seen in a long time. Holy cow, that sauce! That sauce sounds amazing!
Sarah says
Thank you SO much, Amanda! You’re so nice! 🙂
Rachel @ Bakerita says
These tacos looks so yummy Sarah! I’m all for Taco Friday 🙂 that beef looks so seriously tender and delicious!
Sarah says
Thanks girly! Hope you had a fun weekend! xoxo
Cathleen @ A Taste Of Madness says
I have never tried pulled beef, but I would love to try it! These tacos look delicious!
Sarah says
Pulled beef is seriously so tender, you will love it, Cathleen!
Christin@SpicySouthernKitchen says
These tacos look amazing Sarah! Almost too pretty to eat. That greek salsa sounds so good. 🙂
Sarah says
Aww thank you so much Christin!!
Stacey @ Bake.Eat.Repeat. says
Mmmm, those look amazing. And every day is taco day! 🙂
Sarah says
Agreed!! Tacos are just a part of everyday life. 😉
Agness says
I am the biggest fan of grilled salsa and tacos!! Seriously! I can’t imagine Saturday movie night without them. Your recipe looks so unique and yummy! Let me try it next time I watch movies with my girls!
Sarah says
Thanks Agness! Let me know if you end up trying these tacos! I guarantee you will love them. 😉
Julie @ Julie's Eats & Treats says
WOW! Totally adding these to my menu. I want them stat!
Sarah says
Woot! 🙂 Thanks Julie!
aimee @ like mother like daughter says
Oh my goodness, these are the prettiest tacos I’ve ever seen! And they sound divine too! What an amazing combo! I love that you added greek yogurt to the avocado crema!
Sarah says
Aww thanks so much Aimee! You are totally the sweetest!
Karly Campbell says
YUM! These look and sound insanely delicious, AND they’re made in the crockpot. I couldn’t ask for a better excuse to throw a little family fiesta!
Sarah says
Thank you so much Karly! And yes, these fajitas are the PERFECT excuse to throw a fiesta! 😀
Natalie says
Do you think the pulled beef flavor would work well as a pulled beef sandwich instead of on tacos? Sounds delicious!
Sarah says
A sandwich would definitely work great, Natalie! Let me know how it turns out! 🙂
Meal5 says
These tacos look delicious!
Lewis Morti says
Hey Sarah, it is really amazing TACOS! Thank for sharing with us.
Assisted Living says
That greek salsa sounds so good. ?
Marc Siegel says
I was wondering if replacing beef with chicken would still make this recipe great. I would love to hear what you think. Either way, thank you for sharing this wonderful recipe!
Sarah says
Hi Marc! Yes, you could replace the beef with chicken, however the cook time would be significantly less. Likely about 3-4 hours on low.
David says
This is a very complex but nutrient dense recipe and I’m so glad I came across this. Some of the ingredients are interchangeable but I love the general concept of the dish. Thanks for sharing this gem.
Kimberley says
Look delicious going to try them for lunch today.
Sarah says
Awesome! Feel free to share how they turned out! 🙂