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Mexican Shredded Beef

A crockpot Mexican shredded beef that is seasoned with chipotle chile and perfect for tacos and burrito bowls.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
7 hrs
Total Time
7 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 203 kcal
Course: Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican , Tex-Mex

Ingredients

  • 14.5 ounce can fire-roasted tomatoes
  • ½ large onion
  • 1 whole Jalapeño seeds and ribs removed for less spice
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon chipotle chile powder
  • 1 teaspoon ancho chile powder
  • 1½ tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • ¼ cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 whole limes
  • 1½ pounds boneless beef shoulder or chuck roast
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil

Instructions

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  1. Start by chopping your vegetables. You can do this in the food processor, or by hand. The goal is to make sure they are chopped finely. food processor: add the onion, jalapeno, and garlic to your food processor with the blade attachment. Pulse until vegetables are finely chopped. by hand: chop each of the vegetables into a fine mince. 
  2. To a large mixing bowl, combine the fire-roasted tomatoes, minced vegetables, kosher salt, smoked paprika, onion powder, chipotle chile powder, ancho chile powder, apple cider vinegar, and low sodium soy sauce. Squeeze the juice of both limes into the bowl. Mix to combine. 
  3. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add your avocado oil. Once heated, add the roast and quickly sear on all sides. 
  4. Add the roast to your slow cooker and pour the sauce over the top. 
  5. Cook on LOW for 6-8 hours. Once the beef easily falls apart, it is ready. 
  6. Serve in your favorite tortillas for tacos or on a burrito bowl! 

Notes

  • Searing your meat before slow cooking will add an extra depth of flavor. You can technically skip this step, but it won't have the same result. 
  • I get all of my beef shoulder roasts from ButcherBox. Its quality, grass-fed, grass-finished beef, and my shredded beef turns out fantastic every time!

Nutrition Information

Serving 2.5ounces Calories 203kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 14g (28%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 60mg (20%) Sodium 822mg (34%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 203

% Daily Value*

Serving 2.5ounces
Calories 203kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 14g 28%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Trans Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 60mg 20%
Sodium 822mg 34%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%

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