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Crock Pot Mexican Shredded Beef

The easiest, dreamiest shredded beef made easy in the slow cooker! This fall-apart tender beef is perfect for tacos, burritos, nachos, and more!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 8 to 12 Servings
Calories: 376 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp avocado oil
  • 3 to 5 lbs beef chuck roast
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 2 Tbsp coconut sugar optional
  • 2 Tbsp fresh lime juice

Instructions

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  1. Remove the chuck roast from its packaging, pat it dry with a paper towel, and cut it into many large chunks.
  2. Heat the avocado oil over medium-high heat in a large cast iron skillet. Once sizzling hot, place the chunks of beef roast onto the hot surface of the skillet in a single layer (if need be, complete this step in two batches if there isn’t enough room in your skillet for all of the beef). Sear beef for 3 to 4 minutes on two sides.
  3. Transfer the seared beef to the crock pot, along with the remaining ingredients. Give everything a stir, then secure the lid on the crock pot.
  4. Cook on High heat for 4 hours or Low heat for 8 to 10 hours. While the beef slow cooks, you can prepare any side dishes or toppings you'll be using to serve alongside the beef.
  5. Transfer the beef to a cutting board and use two forks to shred it.
  6. Place the shredded beef back into the crock pot with the juices and allow it to soak up the juices for at least 10 minutes.
  7. Use the Mexican shredded beef for tacos, burritos, burrito bowls, enchiladas, tostadas, loaded nachos, taco salads, and more!

Notes

  • Include your choice of side dishes and toppings, like Homemade Spanish Rice or cauliflower rice, refried beans, homemade guacamole, salsa, sour cream, black beans, corn tortillas, chopped red onions, pico de gallo, etc.
  • Homemade Spanish Rice
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 10 days. For the best result, keep all of the juices with the meat rather than draining it.
  • Nutrition Facts are calculated based on 6 ounces of shredded beef only - not including any toppings or side dishes.

Nutrition Information

Serving 6ounces Calories 376kcal (19%) Protein 56g (112%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 170mg (57%) Sodium 1252mg (52%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8to 12 Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 376

% Daily Value*

Serving 6ounces
Calories 376kcal 19%
Protein 56g 112%
Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 170mg 57%
Sodium 1252mg 52%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.