Crock Pot Carne Machaca
Get ready to savor the melt-in-your-mouth flavors of Crock Pot Carne Machaca, a slow-cooked masterpiece that’s as versatile as it is delicious. This simple yet flavorful recipe features tender beef chuck roast simmered to perfection with a medley of aromatic spices, diced tomatoes with green chilies, and a hint of fresh lime juice for a bright finish. With minimal prep and the magic of a crock pot, this hands-off recipe fills your kitchen with enticing aromas while delivering rich, deeply satisfying flavors. Perfect for tacos, burritos, or serving over rice, this Carne Machaca is a crowd-pleaser ideal for weeknight dinners or family gatherings. Embrace the ease of slow cooking while elevating your mealtime with this hearty and customizable dish packed with bold Tex-Mex flavors!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 pounds Beef chuck roast
- 1 large White onion
- 4 large Garlic cloves
- 14.5 ounces Canned diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 cup Beef broth
- 2 medium Jalapeño peppers
- 2 teaspoons Ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons Chili powder
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1.5 teaspoons Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 large Lime
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro
Instructions
Trim any excess fat from the beef chuck roast and cut it into 3 to 4 large chunks for easier handling.
Peel and thinly slice the onion, then mince the garlic cloves.
Place the beef chunks into the crock pot as the base layer.
Add the sliced onion, minced garlic, diced tomatoes with green chilies (including their juices), and beef broth on top of the beef.
Slice the jalapeño peppers in half lengthwise (remove seeds for less heat, if desired) and add them to the crock pot.
Sprinkle the cumin, chili powder, oregano, salt, and black pepper evenly over the ingredients in the pot.
Cover and set the crock pot to cook on LOW for 8 hours (or on HIGH for 4 to 5 hours, though low and slow yields better results).
Once the cooking time is complete, use two forks to shred the beef directly in the crock pot. The meat should be tender and fall apart easily.
Squeeze the fresh lime juice over the shredded beef and mix well to enhance the flavors.
Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.
Serve the Carne Machaca in tacos, burritos, over rice, or with a side of tortillas. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3693 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 274.3 g | 352% | |
| Saturated Fat | 109.4 g | 547% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1021 mg | 340% | |
| Sodium | 6124 mg | 266% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 60.7 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.1 g | 61% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.7 g | ||
| Protein | 256.7 g | 513% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 395 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 43.8 mg | 243% | |
| Potassium | 5134 mg | 109% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
