Mexican Shredded Beef {Easy, Crock Pot or Instant Pot Recipe}

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By Darian Wonder

Mexican Shredded Beef {Easy, Crock Pot or Instant Pot Recipe}

Name: Mexican Shredded Beef {Easy, Crock Pot or Instant Pot Recipe}
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 8 h
Total time: 8 h 10 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 3.5-4 lb chuck roast; 1/2 cup beef broth; 2 Tbsp tomato paste; 1 lime, juiced; 2 Tbsp chili powder ((I used McCormick brand)); 1/2 Tbsp onion powder; 1-2 tsp salt (*We usually use 2 tsp, but see notes first!); 2 tsp cumin; 2 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp ground black pepper; 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper ((optional, for added heat)); 1/2 tsp paprika

8 steps

Prep:10minCook:8h

Flavor packed Crock Pot Mexican Shredded Beef, made with just a roast and a few pantry staples! This easy no-fuss recipe is great for those on the go, and can be used in tacos, burritos, taquitos, quesadillas, and more! (Instant Pot and Stove-top Instructions included in notes.)

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 11:31:27 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories596.2 kcal (30%)

Total Fat43.3 g (62%)

Carbs4.7 g (2%)

Sugars1 g (1%)

Protein45.2 g (90%)

Sodium689.7 mg (34%)

Fiber1.6 g (6%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

6 servings

3.5 lbchuck roast

½ cupbeef broth

2 Tbsptomato paste

1lime juiced

2 Tbspchili powder

i used, brand

½ Tbsponion powder

1 tspsalt

we usually use 2 tsp, but see notes first

2 tspcumin

2 tspgarlic powder

1 tspground black pepper

½ tspcayenne pepper

optional, for added heat

½ tsppaprika

Instructions

Step 1

Combine all of the dry rub spices in a small bowl, set aside.

Step 2

In another bowl, whisk together the beef broth and tomato paste.

Whisk

Step 3

Place the chuck roast in the Crock Pot insert. Rub half of the spices on the top of roast. Flip, and rub in the other half of the spices on the top and sides.

Step 4

Pour the broth/tomato paste mixture over the top and sides of the roast.

Step 5

Cover, and cook on low for 8 hours.

Slow CookerLow

Step 6

Check the roast is fork tender, and shreddable. (If it is still tough, cook an additional hour or more until fall-apart tender.)

Fork

Step 7

Remove the roast, and place in a large bowl. Shred with two forks, discarding any excess fat.

Fork

Step 8

Return the beef to the pot, squeeze in lime juice, stir and serve! (For a drier beef, leave the beef in the bowl, and add some broth to it until desired consistency/flavor is achieved).

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