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Mexican Shredded Beef


  • Author: clarawhitmore
  • Total Time: ~4 to 9 hours
  • Yield: 8 1x

Description

Tender, juicy, and bursting with bold flavor, this Mexican Shredded Beef is your new go-to for tacos, burritos, bowls, and more. Slow-cooked with green chiles and spices, it pulls apart effortlessly and delivers that authentic, melt-in-your-mouth goodness every time.

 


Ingredients

Scale

3 to lbs boneless beef chuck roast

• 1 (7 oz) can diced green chiles, undrained

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 2 tbsp chili powder

• 1 tsp dried oregano

• 1 tsp ground cumin

• ½ tsp salt

• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste


Instructions

Place the beef in a slow cooker or Dutch oven.

 

Sprinkle with garlic, chili powder, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper.

 

Pour the green chiles (with liquid) over the top.

 

Slow Cooker: Cook on low for 8–9 hours or high for 4–5 hours.

Oven Method: Cover and roast at 300°F (150°C) for about 3½ to 4 hours.

 

Once the beef is fork-tender, shred it in the juices and mix well.

  • Prep Time: 10 min
  • Cook Time: 4–8 hours (depending on method)
  • Category: Dinner

Nutrition

  • Calories: 290
  • Fat: 18g
  • Carbohydrates: 3g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 28g