Mexican Shredded Beef

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    8 hrs

  • Total Time

    8 hrs 15 mins

  • Servings

    12 servings

  • Calories

    236 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

Mexican Shredded Beef

Easy Mexican shredded beef that makes a tasty filling for tacos, burritos, and more!

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Ingredients

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Spice Rub

  • 1 tablespoon ancho chile powder*
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Beef

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 pounds beef shoulder roast**
  • 6 cloves garlic cloves minced
  • 1 1/2 cups diced yellow or white onion
  • 1 cup fresh orange juice
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 15 ounce can crushed tomatoes
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • salt and pepper
  • water
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Instructions

  1. Stir together spice rub ingredients in a small bowl.
  2. Rub spice mixture onto the surface of the roast.
  3. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Add the beef, and cook until browned on all sides.
  5. Place beef in slow cooker insert.
  6. Reduce heat to medium.
  7. Add garlic and onion to now-empty skillet, and cook 3-4 minutes, stirring regularly, until onions have just softened.
  8. Pour onions and garlic around roast.
  9. Add remaining ingredients to slow cooker.
  10. Pour in enough water so that the beef is about 2/3 covered with liquid.
  11. Cover, and cook on LOW for 8-10 hours. Beef will be done cooking when it is fork tender.
  12. Remove the beef, and shred with 2 forks.
  13. Turn slow cooker to HIGH and let the sauce cook with the lid OFF for about 20 minutes to thicken the sauce.
  14. Serve beef topped with sauce, or return beef to slow cooker and toss beef in sauce.
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Notes

  • *I prefer ancho chile powder because of it's milder, smokier flavor.
  • **Chuck roast or a similar cut of meat will also work in this recipe.
  • ***Nutrition values are estimates.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1serving Calories 236kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 34g (68%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 91mg (30%) Sodium 403mg (17%) Potassium 651mg (19%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 430IU (9%) Vitamin C 5.3mg (6%) Calcium 40mg (4%) Iron 4.3mg (24%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 236 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 236kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 34g 68%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 91mg 30%
Sodium 403mg 17%
Potassium 651mg 14%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 430IU 9%
Vitamin C 5.3mg 6%
Calcium 40mg 4%
Iron 4.3mg 24%

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

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