Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of this mouthwatering Mexican shredded beef, a dish that transforms tender, juicy beef into a culinary masterpiece. Slow-cooked to perfection, this recipe offers delightful aromas and vibrant tastes that will elevate any meal. Perfect for family gatherings or weeknight dinners, serve it in tacos or burritos for an unforgettable experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs beef chuck roast
- 2 medium sweet onions, thinly sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup high-quality tomato sauce
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
- 2 bell peppers (mixed colors), sliced
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping onions and slicing bell peppers.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, sear the beef chuck roast for about 5 minutes on each side until browned.
- Remove the roast and sauté sliced onions and minced garlic in the same skillet until translucent (about 3-4 minutes).
- Transfer the seared roast back to the slow cooker and add sautéed onions, garlic, tomato sauce, cumin, chili powder, bell peppers, beef broth, and lime juice.
- Cook on low heat for 8 hours or high heat for 4 hours until fork-tender.
- Shred the beef with two forks directly in the sauce and serve hot in tacos or over rice.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg