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Grilled chuck roast tacos.
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Grilled Chuck Roast Tacos

Grilled Chuck Roast Tacos are the best addition to any Mexican inspired dinner. Tender, juicy and flavorful beef tacos loaded with all of your favorite taco toppings is sure to please the whole family.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 30 minutes
Additional Time10 minutes
Total Time1 hour 45 minutes
Course: Beef
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: beef tacos, carne asada, chuck roast tacos
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 898kcal
Author: Milisa

Ingredients

  • 2-3 pound beef chuck roast
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ¼ cup steak rub
  • 16 small flour tortillas or taco shells
  • 2 cups shredded lettuce
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • salsa fresca
  • sour cream
  • candied jalapenos
  • fresh cilantro optional for garnish

Instructions

  • Set Steak out and pat dry with a paper towel. Place on a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, coating both sides. Sprinkle dry rub over both sides. 
  • Prepare a grill fire to 350°. We are cooking on the Big Green Egg with lump charcoal and hickory chunks for smoke flavor with an extender for indirect heat. 
  • Place the seasoned chuck roast onto the grill grate and cook with the lid closed for 1 hour to one hour 30 minutes depending on the size of the roast. Use a digital meat thermometer, cooking until roast reaches an internal temperature of 140°. This will create the most tender slices that will taste like a medium steak.
  • Remove roast from the grill onto a baking sheet and rest 10 minutes before slicing. 
  • Move to a cutting board and make thin slices with a sharp knife.
  • Serve with soft tortillas, tostadas or taco shells along with your favorite toppings like, shredded cheese, sour cream, lettuce, salsa fresca, cilantro and candied jalapenos.

Notes

Marinade: If you prefer to marinate the roast before grilling our Best Beef Marinade (with soy sauce, brown sugar and garlic) or our Fajita Marinade (olive oil, orange juice, garlic, cumin, chili powder, brown sugar) are both great options. 
Shredded Beef Tacos: If you prefer shredded beef, cook the roast to 165°, place in a foil packet and cook until roast reaches 200°. Pull the beef roast apart with forks. 
Leftovers: Store leftover beef in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Reheat: Cook roast slices in a cast iron skillet with beef broth or a bit of water over medium-high  heat, stirring until heated through.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 898kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 59g | Fat: 48g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 25g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 177mg | Sodium: 825mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g