Description
Mexican Shredded Beef is a tender, flavorful dish that elevates any meal into a fiesta. Perfect for tacos or burritos, this easy recipe combines zesty spices with slow-cooked perfection.
Ingredients
- Chuck Roast
- Yellow Onion
- Garlic
- Beef Broth
- Cumin
- Smoked Paprika
- Chili Powder
- Lime Juice
- Salt & Pepper
- Cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Finely chop the onions and garlic.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, sear the chuck roast until browned on all sides.
- Add chopped onions and garlic to the skillet, sautéing until fragrant.
- Sprinkle cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper over the meat; mix well to coat evenly.
- Pour in beef broth until the meat is mostly submerged; bring to a gentle simmer and cover tightly.
- Reduce heat to low and cook for 4-6 hours until meat easily shreds with two forks.
- Remove from heat; shred beef in juices and squeeze fresh lime juice over top before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 300 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow-Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg