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Mexican Shredded Beef Recipe

This Mexican shredded beef holds a TON of flavor! Tender, fall apart beef in a rich sauce to make restaurant-quality shredded beef tacos, burritos, quesadillas, enchiladas, or rice bowls. Make this over the stovetop, in the Instant Pot, or in the slow cooker.
Author Diana
Servings 8
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon coriander powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2-3 pounds beef stew meat, chuck, round roast, or brisket cut into small chunks
  • 2 tablespoons oil canola, vegetable, corn, sunflower
  • ¾ cup beef broth or water
  • 1 lime juiced

Instructions

  • Make the dry rub: In a small bowl, combine paprika with chili powder, oregano, coriander, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  • Liberally season the beef portions with the dry rub.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a pot/Instant Pot. Sear the roasts (in 2 batches) until brown on all sides. Deglaze the pot with 2 tablespoons of water scrubbing any stuck bits to the bottom of the pot with a wooden spatula or spoon.
  • Add the beef back in, and add the beef broth. Give everything a quick stir so that the meat is covered in the liquid. Add lime juice to the broth.
  • If cooking over the stovetop or in a slow cooker, cook until tender on medium heat (1-3 hours, depending on the cut of meat), or for 8 hours on low in the slow cooker.
  • If using an Instant Pot, secure the lid and set the vent to SEALING. Select the PRESSURE COOK/MANUAL setting and set the cooking time for 55 minutes at high pressure. The Instant Pot will take around 10 minutes to come to pressure and start cooking. When the cooking program ends, quickly release the steam.
  • Carefully remove the lid and take the beef out to shred.
  • Shred the meat using 2 forks, then put it back in the Instant Pot in the sauce to soak it up.
  • Strain liquid from beef, and serve in tortillas with your favorite toppings.

Notes

  • Choose fresh marbled beef for the best flavor.
  • When cutting the chuck roast into portions, cut into even size pieces against the grain to shorten the fibers as this will help to make the beef more tender, and easier to shred when cooked.
  • Store the leftovers in the fridge in a sealed container for up to a week, or freeze for up to a month.

Nutrition

Calories: 251kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 78mg | Sodium: 485mg | Potassium: 463mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 759IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 3mg
Find it online: https://littlesunnykitchen.com/mexican-shredded-beef-tacos/