Everyday Shredded Beef Filling Atk Slow Cooker
Transform your weeknight dinners with this irresistibly flavorful Everyday Shredded Beef Filling cooked to perfection in your slow cooker! Made with tender, fall-apart chuck roast, aromatic spices like cumin, smoked paprika, and chili powder, and a zesty hint of lime, this easy recipe is ideal for tacos, burritos, rice bowls, or sandwiches. With just 15 minutes of prep and the magic of low-and-slow cooking, this versatile filling delivers bold, savory flavors the whole family will love. Whether you're meal prepping or feeding a crowd, this customizable shredded beef is a hands-off solution with big payoff. Perfect for make-ahead meals or busy weeknight dinners!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 pounds Chuck roast
- 1 large Yellow onion
- 4 cloves Garlic cloves
- 1 cup Beef broth
- 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons Ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons Chili powder
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Lime juice
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
Trim any excess fat from the chuck roast and season it generously with salt and black pepper on all sides.
Peel and dice the yellow onion into large chunks, and mince the garlic cloves.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the chuck roast on all sides for about 2-3 minutes per side, until browned. Remove the roast and set aside.
In the slow cooker, combine the diced onion, minced garlic, beef broth, tomato paste, ground cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, dried oregano, and the additional salt and pepper. Stir well to combine the spices and liquids.
Place the seared chuck roast into the slow cooker, ensuring it is mostly submerged in the liquid and spice mixture.
Cover the slow cooker with the lid and set it to cook on LOW for 8 hours or HIGH for 4-5 hours, until the beef is fall-apart tender.
Once cooked, remove the roast from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded beef to the slow cooker, stir to coat it in the juices, and add the lime juice for freshness.
Optional: Sprinkle the beef with fresh chopped cilantro before serving.
Serve the shredded beef as a filling for tacos, burritos, rice bowls, or sandwiches. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3366 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 198.6 g | 255% | |
| Saturated Fat | 79.6 g | 398% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 12.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1252 mg | 417% | |
| Sodium | 8552 mg | 372% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 38.5 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.4 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.3 g | ||
| Protein | 361.9 g | 724% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.4 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 324 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 50.9 mg | 283% | |
| Potassium | 5119 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.
