Description
Mexican Shredded Beef is a flavorful and tender dish that transforms everyday meals into extraordinary feasts. Perfect for any occasion, this recipe combines succulent beef chuck roast with a robust mix of spices and zesty ingredients. The slow cooker method allows the flavors to meld beautifully while you go about your day, resulting in mouth-watering shredded beef that’s ideal for tacos, burritos, nachos, and more. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or enjoying a cozy family dinner, this versatile dish will impress everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 3-4 lb. boneless beef chuck roast
- 1 ½ tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 cup reduced sodium beef broth
- 1 cup mild salsa
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
Instructions
- Trim excess fat from the beef and cut into large pieces.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the beef pieces on all sides for about 3–4 minutes.
- Transfer browned beef to a slow cooker. In a bowl, mix seasoning ingredients and pour them over the beef along with broth, salsa, lime juice, and oregano.
- Cover and cook on low for about 8 hours until the meat is fall-apart tender.
- Remove beef from the slow cooker, shred with two forks, return to juices, stir well, and serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 480 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 80mg