Description
Savor hearty Mexican shredded beef, a culinary journey packed with robust flavors and tender meat that dances between spicy and rich. Slow-cooked perfection brings zesty comfort straight to your plate, inviting you to dive into a genuine taste of authentic Mexican cuisine.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 3.5–4 pounds (1.6–1.8 kilograms) chuck roast, boneless
Liquid Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) beef broth
- 1 lime, juiced
Spices and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1/2 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Blend aromatic spices in a mixing bowl, creating a robust seasoning blend that will infuse the beef with deep, complex flavors.
- Whisk beef broth and tomato paste until smooth, developing a rich, savory liquid base for slow cooking.
- Position the roast in the slow cooker and meticulously massage the spice mixture into every surface of the meat, ensuring complete coverage.
- Gently cascade the prepared broth mixture over the seasoned roast, allowing it to pool around the meat.
- Secure the slow cooker lid and set to low temperature, allowing the beef to simmer and tenderize for approximately 8 hours until the meat can be easily pierced with a fork.
- Carefully extract the cooked roast from the liquid and use two forks to methodically shred the meat, discarding any excess fat.
- Return the shredded beef to the cooking liquid, introducing a splash of fresh lime juice to brighten and elevate the overall flavor profile.
Notes
- Customize heat levels by adjusting cayenne pepper quantity for mild or spicy preferences.
- Swap beef roast with chuck or brisket for different texture and flavor variations.
- Use leftover shredded beef in tacos, burritos, nachos, or over rice for versatile meal options.
- Enhance moisture by adding a splash of beer or red wine to the broth mixture for deeper flavor complexity.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg