Shredded Tri-Tip for Tacos in the Slow Cooker
This slow-cooked tri-tip is first seared for deep, roasty flavor, then braised with tomatoes, white wine, onions, garlic, and warm chile spices until it pulls apart effortlessly. Juicy and peppery with a gentle heat, it’s tailor-made for taco night and great for feeding a crowd or meal-prepping leftovers.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook8 hrs
- Serves12
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Shredded Tri-Tip for Tacos in the Slow Cooker, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 46 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 1 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 82 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 34
- Heart Health
- 63
- Metabolic
- 18
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 48
- Performance
- 39
- General Wellness
- 1
Coat the inside of a slow cooker with cooking spray. Season the tri-tip roast on both sides with garlic pepper seasoning.
- 2
Heat olive oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat, and sear the roast on all sides until well browned, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer the tri-tip roast to the slow cooker, fatty side up.
- 3
Cook and stir the garlic and onions in the hot skillet until golden brown, about 10 minutes, then season them with the ancho chile pepper, cayenne pepper, and black pepper.
- 4
Place the seasoned garlic and onions over the roast in the cooker, pour in the white wine and crushed tomatoes, cover the cooker, set it to Low, and cook until tender, about 8 hours.
- 5
Remove the roast from the cooker, and trim off the fatty layer with a sharp knife (the tender meat should cut easily). Return the roast to the cooker, and shred the meat with two forks.
- 6
If desired, remove some of the liquid from the meat. Stir in the cilantro and serve.
- Calories 386.32 kcal Moderate 19%
- Protein 25.38 g Good Source 51%
- Carbohydrate 11.74 g 4%
- Total Fat 24.92 g High 32%
- Saturated Fat 5.22 g High 26%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 77.93 mg High 26%
- Sodium 195.76 mg Moderate 9%
- Dietary Fiber 1.65 g Low Source 6%
- Total Sugars 4.06 g --
- Added Sugars 0.1 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 30.8 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 2.86 mg Moderate 16%
- Potassium 238.15 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 8.82 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 6.19 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Shredded Tri Tip for Tacos in the Slow Cooker is made with 12 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 8 hrs 15 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Ancho Chile Powder, Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, and Cooking Spray. Each serving provides about 386.32 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Shredded Tri-Tip for Tacos in the Slow Cooker made of?
- The main ingredients are Ancho Chile Powder, Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Cooking Spray, Crushed Tomatoes. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Shredded Tri-Tip for Tacos in the Slow Cooker?
- About 8 hrs 15 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 8 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 386.32 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Shredded Tri-Tip for Tacos in the Slow Cooker easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Shredded Tri-Tip for Tacos in the Slow Cooker healthy?
- Shredded Tri-Tip for Tacos in the Slow Cooker has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 386.32 calories and 25.38 g of protein, or 51% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 195.76 mg (9% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.22 g (26% of the Daily Value). It contains Tomatoes, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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