Name: Delicious Smoked Chuck Roast Tacos
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
Ingredients: 1 lb smoked chuck roast; 10 6 inch tortillas; 10 slices of cheese; Cooking Spray

June 9, 2024

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These delicious smoked chuck roast tacos are always on the menu after we have smoked the Simple Smoked Chuck Roast Recipe. There is so much satisfaction in recreating multiple meals from a main course. Typically, if we are going to spend that much time smoking meat, we will put a pretty decent-sized piece on, so we always have tons of leftovers. Then there is the question of trying to figure out what to do with the leftovers, which is when I decided to make beef tacos one night when I was in a rush, and it has been a staple ever since.

Ingredients:

Flour Tortillas
Leftover smoked chuck roast
Provolone Cheese
Cooking Spray
Condiments

Substitutions:

Corn tortillas would work great instead of flour tortillas.
Almond flour tortillas are great for those who are gluten-sensitive.
Hard shell.
Any cheese. The endless options are another reason I love taco night: sharp cheddar, feta, mozzarella, or pepperjack.

Equipment Needed:

Cooking Sheet
Toothpicks

Why You’ll Love These Delicious Smoked Chuck Roast Tacos

I love a great-tasting meal, but life is so busy these days. I need quick meals, but I also want whole foods. This meal fits every category. My kids told me these are the best tacos they have ever had. They also took me ten minutes to assemble, and it has all good food sources. Check, check, and check.

Make the Chuck Roast

I have an entire blog post on the process of smoking the chuck roast, which can be found here. The chuck roast is typically a tougher cut of meat, which means it needs that time on the smoker at low temps. When this happens, the connective tissue breaks down, giving the most incredible flavor, and making this the most tender beef you have ever tasted.

Seasoning the Chuck Roast

This roast uses a dynamic duo of seasonings, including hickory smoked salt and black beef seasoning. The beef seasoning gives the meat a hint of charcoal grill flavoring, which paired with the smoked salt, makes the most flavorful meat, promising your taste buds to want more. For best results, wrap the roast in aluminum foil once the internal temperature reaches 150 degrees, and once the internal temperature reaches between 210 and 220 degrees, take the roast off the smoker. Letting the meat rest at room temperature for 15 minutes, without a doubt, cannot be skipped! Letting the meat rest will let some of those juices return to the meat, making it extra juicy, so be patient.

Additional Ways to Prepare a Chuck Roast

There are other methods to prepare the chuck roast if you do not have a pellet smoker. An example would be cooking the chuck roast in a dutch oven, at 300 degrees, adding beef broth as the braising liquid if it starts to get dry. An instant pot would also work if you are limited with time. The important thing with cooking the chuck roast is to ensure you are seasoning the outside of the meat enough and cooking it low and slow, so the meat is fall apart tender.

Assemble the Delicious Smoked Chuck Roast Tacos

Start by laying out the tortillas. Even though the beef chuck roast was already shredded, I did want some smaller pieces for the tacos, so I diced the beef a bit more, and set the meat to the side. At this time, if you wanted, you could add the shredded meat to a small bowl, and add any additional seasonings or sauces. Some examples to up your taco game include adding adobo sauce, chipotle peppers, garlic powder, cumin, or additional paprika. Place the shredded roast on half of the tortilla.

Add the cheese slices over the meat.

Next, fold the tortilla over. If necessary, use a toothpick to help secure it shut. Spray a light coat of cooking spray over each tortilla.

As the tortillas cook, the cooking spray will give them a nice golden brown color. Place the tacos on a baking sheet. Cook them at 415 degrees f for 12 minutes. From there, the remaining toppings can be added for each person. So easy!

Creative Outdoor Cooking Recipes

During the summer, cooking outdoors is always fun, which is why we use the pellet smoker as often as possible. However, there are, alternative ways to cook this same recipe using a cast iron skillet over medium heat, adding a touch of olive oil to the skillet to ensure the tortillas don’t stick. Allow to cook on each side for about 4 minutes, or until golden brown, and warmed through in the center.

Toppings for the Delicious Smoked Chuck Roast Tacos

Taco night is so nice because people can put their favorite toppings on, making the meal much easier and enjoyable. Here are a few ideas:
-White Onion
-Any flavor of shredded cheese
-Roma Tomatoes
-Queso
-Pickled Onion
-Guacamole
-Sour Cream
-Squeeze of Lime
-Squeeze of Lemon

How to Store the Delicious Smoked Chuck Roast Tacos

Store the leftover tacos in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days. Reheat in the microwave for two minutes, or in the oven at 375 degrees for about 6 minutes, or until warm in the middle. These tacos could also be stored in a freezer bag, and placed in the freezer for up to six months.