Shredded Beef Tacos

Name: Shredded Beef Tacos
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 7 h
Total time: 7 h 20 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 5 pounds boneless beef chuck roast, cut into 4 pieces; 1/2 cup beef broth; 2 tablespoons canola oil; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons chili powder; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes in puree; 1 jar (16 ounces) salsa verde; Optional: Tortillas, shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled cotija, sour cream, guacamole, sliced radishes, pickled red onions, sliced jalapeno peppers, shredded lettuce, salsa, cooked rice and fresh cilantro leaves

Total Time Prep: 20 min. Cook: 7 hours

Yield 12 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

A slow cooker full of tender, tomato and chili-braised shredded beef for tacos or burritos is a cheat code to making a meal that will satisfy a crowd with very little effort.

Ingredients

5 pounds boneless beef chuck roast, cut into 4 pieces
1/2 cup beef broth
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes in puree
1 jar (16 ounces) salsa verde
Optional: Tortillas, shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled cotija, sour cream, guacamole, sliced radishes, pickled red onions, sliced jalapeno peppers, shredded lettuce, salsa, cooked rice and fresh cilantro leaves

Directions

In a 6-qt. slow cooker, combine beef and broth. Cook, covered, on low until meat is tender, 6-8 hours. Remove meat; discard juices. When cool enough to handle, shred with 2 forks. Return to slow cooker.
In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and jalapenos; cook and stir until softened, 3-4 minutes. Add garlic and seasonings; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in crushed tomatoes and salsa; bring to a boil. Pour mixture over shredded beef; stir to combine. Cook, covered, on high until heated through, about 1 hour.
For burritos or tacos, serve filling (using tongs) on tortillas and add desired toppings. To make a burrito bowl, place beef on top of hot cooked rice and add toppings as desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 379 calories, 21g fat (7g saturated fat), 123mg cholesterol, 509mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 39g protein.

Make a taco bar or burrito bar for your next party! Set out the beef in the slow cooker on warm, along with tortillas, bowls of shredded cheese, salsa and sour cream, plus chopped lettuce, jalapenos, onions and tomatoes. For a variation, I mix in a can of refried beans into 3 or 4 cups of cooked beef filling. —Hope Wasylenki, Gahanna, Ohio

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