Kris' Amazing Shredded Mexican Beef

Name: Kris' Amazing Shredded Mexican Beef
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 500 min
Total time: 525 min
Ingredients: 1 (4 pound) beef bottom round roast or other lean roast; 2 teaspoons ground black pepper; 1 large onion, diced; 1 (7 ounce) can chopped green chilies; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon garlic powder; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 (7 ounce) can chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, or to taste; 1 cube beef bouillon

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My husband grew up in southern California, and he says this shredded Mexican beef is the best he's ever had. Use it in burritos, tacos, salads and more.

Recipe by Kris Ross

Updated on October 9, 2022

close up view of Shredded Mexican Beef with salsa on lettuce wraps on a plate

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Prep Time:

25 mins

Cook Time:

8 hrs 20 mins

Total Time:

8 hrs 45 mins

Servings:

12

Yield:

12 servings

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Ingredients

1 (4 pound) beef bottom round roast or other lean roast
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
1 large onion, diced
1 (7 ounce) can chopped green chilies
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 (7 ounce) can chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, or to taste
1 cube beef bouillon

Directions

Trim the roast of any excess fat, and cut into four pieces. Rub with black pepper, and place into a slow cooker. Add the onions, green chiles, chili powder, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, cumin, chipotle peppers, and beef bouillon. Pour in enough water to cover 1/3 of the roast.
Cover, and cook on High until the meat begins to fall apart, about 8 hours. Add water if needed to keep the roast from drying out.
Turn the slow cooker to Low, and remove meat to a large bowl with a slotted spoon. Shred the meat into bite-sized pieces using two forks. Return the meat to the slow cooker; cook about 20 minutes to reheat before serving.

Cook's Note

If you're unsure of how spicy you want this, start with 1/2 can chipotles. If you cut the recipe in 1/2 (2 lb. roast) keep everything except the chipotles the same. Use 1/4 can chipotles.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

338	Calories
21g	Fat
4g	Carbs
31g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 338
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21g	27%
Saturated Fat 8g	40%
Cholesterol 97mg	32%
Sodium 426mg	19%
Total Carbohydrate 4g	2%
Dietary Fiber 1g	5%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 31g
Vitamin C 13mg	64%
Calcium 19mg	1%
Iron 4mg	21%
Potassium 585mg	12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.