Slow Cooker Mexican Shredded Beef

Mexican food lovers will dance the meringue when they taste this delicious slow cooker Mexican shredded Beef. Super easy to make and versatile it goes extremely well either on tacos in lettuce wraps or as an entree.

Slow Cooker Mexican Shredded Beef

Ingredients:

• Non-stick cooking spray
• 2½ lbs. beef chuck roast
• Sea salt and black pepper, to taste
• ½ medium yellow onion, diced
• 1 medium jalapeno, thinly sliced
• 1½ t. ground cumin
• 1 t. garlic powder
• ½ t. smoked paprika
• ½ t. chipotle powder
• 1 t. dried Mexican oregano
• 1 10-oz. can tomatoes with green chilies
• 1 c. beef stock
• 1 T. fresh lime juice
• To serve:
• 1/3 c. fresh cilantro, chopped
• 2 large limes, cut into 8 wedges each

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Slow Cooker Mexican Shredded Beef

This is one of those super easy and incredibly versatile recipes that can be served in so many ways. For example, it’s perfect in classic tacos or lettuce wraps or paired with rice or roasted vegetables. Leftovers can also be added to vegetable soups or mixed green salads for a quick lunch the next day.  

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American, Mexican

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 8 hours hours

Total Time: 8 hours hours 10 minutes minutes

Servings: 4

Calories: 560kcal

Author: leahingram24

Ingredients

• Non-stick cooking spray
• 2½ lbs. beef chuck roast
• Sea salt and black pepper to taste
• ½ medium yellow onion diced
• 1 medium jalapeno thinly sliced
• 1½ tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp smoked paprika
• ½ tsp chipotle powder
• 1 tsp dried Mexican oregano
• 1 10- oz. can tomatoes with green chilies
• 1 c. beef stock
• 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
• To serve:
• 1/3 c. fresh cilantro chopped
• 2 large limes cut into 8 wedges each

Instructions

• Spray the bottom and sides of 6-quart slow-cooker crock with non-stick cooking spray.
• Generously season the beef with salt and pepper on all sides and place in slow cooker crock. Add all remaining ingredients, cover, and cook on low for 8 hours.
• When done cooking, remove lid and shred beef with two forks while still inside the slow cooker. Allow shredded beef to marinate in warm cooking juices for 5 minutes to absorb more flavor.
• Transfer shredded beef from slow cooker to a serving platter with tongs, allowing excess liquid to drain. Top with chopped cilantro and serve immediately with fresh lime wedges and additional cooking juices on the side, if desired. Enjoy

Notes

Tip: For best results, allow meat to cook on low for at least 8 hours. 

Nutrition

Calories: 560kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 58g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 196mg | Sodium: 465mg | Potassium: 1435mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1742IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 105mg | Iron: 8mg