Mexican Beef Shredded

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Mexican Beef Shredded tender, flavorful beef cooked in the slow cooker. An easy-to-prepare recipe that is great for tacos, burritos, burrito bowls, enchiladas, quesadillas, and more!

I have been making this Mexican Shredded Beef recipe on repeat lately. I have made it for get-togethers and meal prep for the week. So easy to prepare. Just season the beef and let the slow cooker do the work. I love to add a chipotle pepper or two for a smoky flavor and a little spice. This tender and flavorful beef has so many uses!

Ingredients Needed for Mexican Beef Shredded

• Chuck roast- 3½ pounds of boneless chuck roast is used for shredded beef.
• Chipotle-1-2 whole chipotles deseeded and minced plus the adobo sauce from the chipotle can.
• Beef broth- You will need just ½ up of low sodium beef broth.
• Seasoning- The seasoning is made up of 1 tbsp chili powder, 2 tsp cumin, 1½ tsp garlic powder, 1½ tsp salt, 1 tsp black pepper, and ½ tsp paprika.
• Garnish- A squeeze of 1 lime and fresh cilantro adds bright flavor to the meat.

How to Make Mexican Beef Shredded

1. Cut the beef into 3-4 chunks.
2. In a small bowl, combine chili powder, cumin, garlic, salt, pepper, and paprika. Rub seasoning on all sides of the beef chunks. Place the seasoned beef into the slow cooker.
3. In a small bowl, combine beef broth, adobo sauce, and minced chipotle. Pour the mixture over the beef.
4. Cook on low for 8 hours.
5. Shred the beef and remove any excess fat. Toss back in the liquid for another hour if you have time.
6. Serve as desired.

What cut of Beef is used for Shredded Beef?

I recommend chuck roast for shredded beef. It may also be labeled chuck pot roast or chuck eye roast. They have fat marbling and taste tender and juicy when slow-cooked or braised.

Instructions for Instant Pot Mexican Shredded Beef

1. Cut the beef into 3-4 chunks.
2. In a small bowl, combine chili powder, cumin, garlic, salt, pepper, and paprika. Rub seasoning on all sides of the beef chunks. Place beef in the Instant Pot.
3. In a small bowl, combine 1 cup of beef broth, adobo sauce, and minced chipotle. Pour the mixture over the beef.
4. Lock the lid and switch the valve to “Sealing.” Press the “Pressure Cook” button and adjust the cooking time using the + and – buttons to 90 minutes.
5. Once cooking is complete, allow the pressure to release naturally.
6. Shred the beef and remove any excess fat. Toss the meat back into the liquid.
7. Serve as desired.

What Can I Do with Mexican Beef Shredded?

• Tacos
• Burritos
• Rice or grain bowl
• Enchiladas
• Salad
• Nachos
• Quesadilla

What to Serve with Mexican Shredded Beef?

• Rice
• Redneck Caviar
• Mango and Quinoa Salad
• Mexican Street Corn Chowder

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