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Slow Cooker Beef Carnitas Tacos with Spicy Pickled Radishes

February 1, 2017 By Patricia 42 Comments

The slow cooker can be your best friend if you’re cooking for a crowd, or if you’re trying to make the most of your time. My Slow Cooker Beef Carnitas Tacos with Spicy Pickled Radishes are a treat any night of the week, and they’re so easy to put together.

Slow Cooker Beef Carnitas Tacos with Spicy Pickled Radishes is the perfect dish for party time, or when you're up for an easy meal!

There’s something about tacos that brings a smile to my face, and in my house, we eat them often, especially in the summer months. It’s nice to head outdoors during the warm weather to fire up the grill for veggies and meats. After all, who wants a hot house in the summer?

But tacos definitely aren’t for the summer months only! When the mood strikes you, reach for my recipe for Slow Cooker Beef Carnitas Tacos with Spicy Pickled Radishes. It’s easy to make, from the beef to the garnish.

You'll really enjoy these Slow Cooker Beef Carnitas Tacos with Spicy Pickled Radishes!

These tacos are definitely a slow cooker staple if you love a dish that’s easy to prepare. After hours in the slow cooker, the beef is oh-so tender and flavorful. It will easily shred with a fork.

As a Swanson® blog ambassador, I’ve been invited to create flavorful meals using an assortment of its stocks and broths. For these tacos, beef was calling, and what better way to simplify a weekday meal than with a slow cooker dish that’s big on flavor, and one that’s easy to toss together.

You'll really enjoy Slow Cooker Beef Carnitas Tacos with Spicy Pickled Radishes!

I used Swanson® Organic Beef Stock in this recipe for its rich flavor foundation that’s perfect to use for preparing a beef-based dish. Swanson Swanson® Organic Stock is made from simple, high-quality ingredients you can recognize.

The Organic Beef Stock is prepared by combining the perfect balance of all natural organic farm gown vegetables and beef from organic pastures raised with no added hormones or antibiotics, cooked to perfection, so no worries about what is going into this recipe.

Easy Spicy Pickled Radishes are the perfect garnish for Slow Cooker Beef Carnitas Tacos!

As garnish for these tacos, I used my recipe for Quick, Spicy Pickled Radishes. Maybe I should say my husband’s recipe. He started serving these radishes over tacos, and I couldn’t be happier! The pretty pink color and zesty flavor adds something special to pretty much any type of taco you come up with.

You'll want to dig right in to these Slow Cooker Beef Carnitas with Spicy Pickled Radishes!

Did I mention how easy these pickled radishes are to make? After you prep them, they only need to sit for about 30 minutes before you can use them. Toss them together while the beef cooks away, and your dish will be complete from top to bottom before you know it.

The next time you’re thinking tacos, break out my Slow Cooker Beef Carnitas Tacos with Spicy Pickled Radishes recipe. You’ll be glad you did.

Flavorful, fun, and easy to make, Slow Cooker Beef Carnitas with Spicy Pickled Radishes are amazing!

Serves 10

Slow Cooker Beef Carnitas Tacos with Spicy Pickled Radishes

It's easy to make this meal anytime, whether you're cooking for a get together, or just for family. You'll love it!

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Ingredients

    For the Beef
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 pounds chuck roast, fat trimmed
  • 2-1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
  • 1/2 white onion, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 cup diced jalapeños, seeds and membrane removed if using fresh
  • 1 cup Swanson® Organic Beef Stock
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 15-20 small corn or flour tortillas (sometimes I double layer the tortillas)
  • Cotija cheese for garnish
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish
  • Lime wedges for garnish
  • Prepare the Spicy Pickled Radishes as the beef cooks.

Instructions

    For the Beef
  1. Set the slow cooker to high (to cook the beef in 4 hours) or low (to cook the beef in 8 hours).
  2. Combine the cumin, coriander, chili powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in a large bowl. Add the roast to the bowl and coat all sides with the seasoning, patting with your fingers.
  3. Add 2 tablespoons of the vegetable oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, add the roast, working in batches if you need to, and brown all sides of the beef, cooking for 3-4 minutes.
  4. Transfer the beef to the slow cooker. Add the remaining vegetable oil to the same skillet (do not clean it), and reduce the heat to medium. Wait a minute, then add the onion. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until it begins to soften.
  5. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add the jalapeños.
  6. Add the stock, vinegar, and tomato paste. Stir to combine and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and cook for a few minutes.
  7. Pour the mixture over the beef in the slow cooker.
  8. Cook for either 3-1/2 hours on high heat, or 7-1/2 hours on low heat.
  9. Leave the slow cooker on, and replace the lid after removing the beef when the cooking time is up.
  10. Use two forks to shred the beef. Return the beef to the slow cooker in the juices, and cook for another half hour.
  11. Serve the shredded beef in the small tacos, doubling them if they are thin, and top with the pickled radishes, fresh cilantro, a sprinkle of Cotija cheese, and the lime wedges.
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Nutrition

Calories: 309 cal
Carbohydrates: 26 g
Fat: 11 g
Sodium: 259 g
Cholesterol: 82 g
Protein: 30 g
Fiber: 3 g

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Comments

  1. Candy says

    February 1, 2017 at 2:22 pm

    Using my slow cooker for beef tacos is perfect. I have been pickeling radishes and all kinds of veggies lately
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      February 3, 2017 at 5:39 pm

      Oh! Great minds, right, Candy! Thanks so much!
      Reply
  2. Francesca says

    February 1, 2017 at 2:22 pm

    These look so delicious!! I love pickeled radishes! I can't wait to make these!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      February 3, 2017 at 5:39 pm

      Thanks, Francesca! I hope you enjoy them!
      Reply
  3. heather (delicious not gorgeous) says

    February 1, 2017 at 4:43 pm

    those radishes are such a pretty shade of pink these sound so delicious and easy and i can imagine how perfect they'd be if you made everything ahead of time and just assembled day of.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      February 3, 2017 at 5:39 pm

      Absolutely, Heather! They're super easy to make! Thanks so much for stopping by!
      Reply
  4. Rachel @ Baked by Rachel says

    February 1, 2017 at 5:09 pm

    I love that you added radishes! They add such a fun pop of color!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      February 3, 2017 at 5:38 pm

      Thanks, Rachel! So tasty, too!
      Reply
  5. Krsyten says

    February 1, 2017 at 7:24 pm

    My slow cooker is my best friend, actually all of my kitchen gadgets that take time off of my hands are my best friends. :P This looks delicious, my hubby would love it! He is a carnitas fanatic!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      February 3, 2017 at 5:38 pm

      Right? So helpful! I hope you give these a try and you both enjoy them! Thanks, Krysten!
      Reply
  6. cara says

    February 1, 2017 at 9:24 pm

    This looks so delicious and flavorful! Yum!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      February 3, 2017 at 5:37 pm

      Thanks a bunch, Cara! :)
      Reply
  7. Jackie says

    February 1, 2017 at 9:42 pm

    Those look delish! My husband is a big fan of carnitas and I love radishes on tacos!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      February 3, 2017 at 5:37 pm

      Thanks so much, Jackie! Hope you try this dish and enjoy!
      Reply
  8. Kimberly @ Berly's Kitchen says

    February 2, 2017 at 12:17 am

    This is a great weekday meal idea. So easy to set the slow cooker before leaving the house and dinner is done when you get home. Gotta love a quick, simple, and delicious dinner.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      February 3, 2017 at 5:29 pm

      Thanks, Kimberly! YES! Don't you just looooove the slow cooker? :)
      Reply
  9. Katherine Turro says

    February 2, 2017 at 1:23 am

    The pretty pickled radishes caught my eye immediately! This is making me want to buy a slow cooker!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      February 3, 2017 at 5:29 pm

      Thanks so much, Katherine! Well the good news is that you don't need anything fancy for the radishes! I hope you try them!
      Reply
  10. Taylor Kiser says

    February 2, 2017 at 1:31 am

    These slow cooker beef carnitas tacos look so flavorful and delicious!! And those spicy pickled radishes are definitely a must make garnish!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      February 3, 2017 at 5:28 pm

      Thanks so much, Taylor!
      Reply
  11. Maria says

    February 2, 2017 at 1:40 am

    I love the punch from the radishes!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      February 3, 2017 at 5:28 pm

      Thanks, Maria! A great topping for these tacos, for sure!
      Reply
  12. Kristen Chidsey says

    February 2, 2017 at 2:23 am

    The perfect weekday meal that packs incredible flavors!! Love how you put Swanson's to use here!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      February 3, 2017 at 5:28 pm

      Thanks so much, Kristen! Yes, Swansons is perfect for this dish :)
      Reply
  13. Marieve says

    February 2, 2017 at 10:21 am

    I love pickled everything but so scared to try ! Your recipe seems simple enough so I need to give it a try !! Pickled radishes are so good and colorful !
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      February 3, 2017 at 5:27 pm

      Hi Marieve! Oh! These are so easy to make you can't even imagine! I hope you give them a try and love them!
      Reply
  14. nicole @ I am a Honey Bee says

    February 2, 2017 at 11:45 am

    those radishes look awesome. I have pickled onions before but I need to try the radishes now. I'm sure it will take my tacos to the next level
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      February 3, 2017 at 5:27 pm

      Thanks, Nicole! The radishes are sooooo easy to make it's hard to believe! And yes, perfect for tacos!
      Reply
  15. Stacey says

    February 2, 2017 at 2:13 pm

    MY hubby would love these tacos for game day! The pickled radishes look so tasty, I have a feeling I'd be snacking on them all day!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      February 3, 2017 at 5:26 pm

      Thanks, Stacey! YES! This is a perfect meal for game day! And yes, those radishes are a little irresistible!
      Reply
  16. Melissa Dow says

    February 2, 2017 at 4:29 pm

    These sound really good. We love tacos at our house, so I am going to add this to our recipes to try.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      February 3, 2017 at 5:26 pm

      Thanks, Melissa! I hope you love them like we do!
      Reply
  17. Justine Y @ Little Dove says

    February 2, 2017 at 8:52 pm

    These look so yummy! I love a good slow cooker meal! And I actually really like radishes, I thought I was the only one, lol.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      February 3, 2017 at 5:25 pm

      Thanks, Justine! I love radishes too, and having them for these tacos is perfect!
      Reply
  18. Nicole Parise says

    February 3, 2017 at 12:59 pm

    Im totally drooling right now! This looks amazing *heart eyes* xx nicole www.nicoleparise.com
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      February 3, 2017 at 5:25 pm

      Thanks so much, Nicole!
      Reply
  19. Annie says

    February 3, 2017 at 1:16 pm

    Oh wow these look amazing! Such a fun, easy recipe to make during the day and have ready when you get home!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      February 3, 2017 at 5:25 pm

      Thanks, Annie - yes, for sure! Love how easy the slow cooker makes life! :)
      Reply
  20. Bobbi | Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen says

    February 3, 2017 at 6:13 pm

    YUM!! This recipe is sooooo right up my alley :)
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      February 13, 2017 at 9:42 pm

      Thanks, Bobbi! It's so easy to make, too!
      Reply
  21. Angie says

    February 7, 2017 at 7:52 pm

    These are right up my alley-definitely need to make them!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      February 13, 2017 at 9:36 pm

      Hope you do, and enjoy! Thanks, Angie!
      Reply

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