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) |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 229.6 kcal |
| Protein | 37.8 g |
| Fat | 7.3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 4.1 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 1.7 g |
Published on Jul 23, 2024 by Luminița