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Mexican Shredded Beef

Savory Mexican Shredded Beef for Easy Homemade Tacos

This Mexican Shredded Beef recipe is a flavorful, easy solution for homemade tacos, combining smoky chipotle and cocoa for a low-carb, gluten-free delight.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 hours
Total Time 10 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef
  • 2-3 pounds Beef Roast can substitute with eye of round or other affordable cut
For the Spice Mix
  • 1 tablespoon Ground Chipotle Chilis adds smoky heat
  • 2 tablespoons Ground Ancho Chilis enhances flavor profile
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin contributes warm, earthy flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Oregano use Mexican oregano for best results
  • 2 teaspoons Cocoa Powder adds depth without strong chocolate flavor
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon optional, brings warmth
  • 2 teaspoons Salt essential for flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper adds necessary heat
For Flavor Enhancers
  • 1/4 cup Orange Juice helps tenderize meat
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Juice adds acidity
  • 1 large Onion sliced
  • 4 cloves Garlic chopped

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Mexican Shredded Beef
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the ground chipotle chilis, ancho chilis, cumin, oregano, cocoa powder, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Stir well until blended.
  2. Generously rub the spice blend all over your beef roast, and place the seasoned roast into your slow cooker, fat side up.
  3. Slice the onion and chop the garlic, then scatter them around the beef. Pour the orange juice and lime juice over the top.
  4. Cover the slow cooker and set to cook on low for 8 to 10 hours.
  5. Carefully remove the beef and onions from the slow cooker. Shred the beef into bite-sized pieces and mix back into the juices.
  6. Serve in warm tortillas for tacos, on rice, or in burritos.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 15mg

Notes

For maximum flavor, consider shredding the beef a day ahead and letting it sit in its juices overnight.

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