Mexican Shredded Beef
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
8 hrs
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Total Time
8 hrs 15 mins
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Servings
12
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Calories
306 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
Mexican
Mexican Shredded Beef
Description
This recipe begins by searing a lean roast to develop flavor, then cooking it slowly in a crockpot with onion soup mix and water to maintain moisture. After 7-8 hours on low, the beef is shredded and returned to the pot with picante sauce for additional flavor infusing during a short final cooking phase. Seasoning with salt and pepper adjusts the taste.
The shredded meat’s tender texture and tangy spice from the picante sauce suit many Mexican dishes, including tacos, burritos, enchiladas, quesadillas, and nachos. It provides a versatile protein base adaptable to varied toppings and dietary preferences.
The notes offer serving suggestions such as customizing bowls with rice, beans, tortillas, and fresh toppings like tomatoes, guacamole, and cilantro. Adjustments can be made for specific dietary needs like keto or high protein.
Ingredients
- 3-4 pounds roast beef lean
- 1 package onion soup mix
- 2-3 cups water
- 2 cups picante sauce or your favorite picante sauce, Pace brand
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sear the roast on all sides. Add to crock pot and sprinkle with onion soup mix and add 2 cups water.
- Cook in crockpot on low for 7-8 hours, keep an eye on it and add more water as necessary. Make sure there is always about 1-2 cups of liquid in there. Do not let the water cook out!
- After meat is cooked, remove beef from Crockpot and shred, removing any excess fat.
- Return the meat to the Crockpot and add picante sauce, salt and pepper. Cook on low for another 30 minutes. Meat should be moist and juicy.
- Use shredded beef as a filling in tacos, burritos, enchiladas, quesadillas, or as a topping for nachos.
Notes
- Keep the crockpot liquid at 1-2 cups during cooking to prevent drying out; add water as needed.
- Use the shredded beef in tacos, burritos, enchiladas, quesadillas, or nachos for variety.
- Customize meals with toppings like guacamole, cheese, beans, sour cream, pico de gallo, and fresh herbs for personal preference.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 306 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 306kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 779mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 557mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 225IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 42mg | 4% |
| Iron | 3.6mg | 20% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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