Description

This Slow Cooker Taco Pot Roast is a flavorful, tender beef chuck roast cooked slowly with a zesty blend of taco seasoning, au jus gravy mix, diced tomatoes with green chiles, and tomato juice. Perfect for an easy, hands-off meal that delivers a tasty twist on classic pot roast with Mexican-inspired flavors.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

1 (4-lb) beef chuck roast
1 (1.25-oz) package Au Jus Gravy Mix
1 (1-oz) package Taco Seasoning
1 (10-oz) can Rotel diced tomatoes & green chiles (undrained)
1½ cups tomato juice

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Instructions

Prepare the roast: Place the 4-lb beef chuck roast into the slow cooker, making sure it fits comfortably.
Mix the seasoning: In a separate bowl, whisk together the Au Jus Gravy Mix, Taco Seasoning, undrained can of Rotel diced tomatoes & green chiles, and tomato juice until well combined.
Combine and cook: Pour the seasoned mixture evenly over the beef roast in the slow cooker. Cover with the lid.
Slow cook: Cook on LOW setting for 8-12 hours or on HIGH setting for about 4½ hours until the beef is tender and easily shredded.

Notes

For best flavor, allow roast to rest for 10 minutes before slicing or shredding.
Serve with rice, tortillas, or over mashed potatoes for a complete meal.
You can add chopped onions or bell peppers to the slow cooker for extra flavor and vegetables.
If you prefer a thicker sauce, remove the roast and simmer the sauce on the stovetop to reduce before serving.