Authentic Mexican Shredded Beef

Learn how to make flavorful shredded beef perfect for tacos, burritos, and more!

Ingredients

3	beef roast, trimmed of excess fat (such as brisket, chuck, sirloin, or bottom round)
1	large onion, diced
1	cup beef broth
4	ounces tomato sauce
¼	cup lime juice
2	garlic cloves, minced
1	teaspoon cumin
1	tablespoon chili powder
1 ½	teaspoons salt
1	teaspoon cilantro
1	jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped (keep some seeds for extra heat)

Instructions

• 1. Begin by placing the diced onion in a slow cooker, then add the beef roast on top.
  2. In a small bowl, combine the beef broth, tomato sauce, lime juice, minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and cilantro. Pour this flavorful mixture over the beef roast in the slow cooker.
  3. Cook on low for approximately 8 hours until the beef is tender and easily falls apart.
  4. Carefully remove the cooked roast from the slow cooker, but save the delicious cooking juices.
  5. Using 2 forks, shred the tender beef and gradually mix in the reserved cooking juices until you reach the desired consistency.
  6. Enjoy your authentic shredded beef as a delicious filling for tacos, burritos, enchiladas, quesadillas, or nachos.

Jul 23, 2024