Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of Mexico with this easy-to-make Mexican Shredded Beef. Perfect for family dinners, parties, or meal prep, this dish features tender beef seasoned with a delightful blend of spices. The slow-cooking process ensures that the meat becomes fork-tender and rich in flavor, making it ideal for tacos, burritos, or served over rice. This versatile recipe is not only simple but also great for busy weeknights—a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that everyone will enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds beef chuck roast
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Pat the beef chuck roast dry and rub with olive oil. Season generously with salt, pepper, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- (Optional) Sear the roast in a hot skillet for 3-4 minutes per side until browned.
- Place the seasoned roast in a slow cooker and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours until fork-tender.
- Remove the beef from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Return it to the juices before serving.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve in tacos, burritos, or over rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 120mg