Description
This tender and flavorful Mexican Shredded Beef is a delicious and versatile dish, perfect for tacos, burritos, or even served over rice. Slow-cooked with a variety of spices and tangy lime juice, the beef becomes melt-in-your-mouth delicious, making it an ideal dish for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (3-pound) beef chuck roast
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 (4-ounce) can green chilies
- 2 chipotles, chopped
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- In a large slow cooker, place the beef chuck roast.
- Add the sliced onion, chopped garlic, green chilies, chipotles, and beef broth around the beef.
- Drizzle the apple cider vinegar and lime juice over the top, and sprinkle the cumin, oregano, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until the beef is tender and easily shredded.
- Once cooked, remove the beef from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks.
- Return the shredded beef to the slow cooker to soak in the juices for added flavor, then serve.
Notes
- You can adjust the spice level by adding more or fewer chipotles.
- This recipe works great for meal prep and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or frozen for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours (slow cook)
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mexican