Shredded Beef Master Recipe Oamc Friendly
This Shredded Beef Master Recipe is a slow-cooked, flavor-packed centerpiece that's OAMC (Once-A-Month Cooking) friendly, making it perfect for meal prep enthusiasts and busy families. Featuring tender beef chuck roast simmered to perfection in a rich blend of beef broth, smoked paprika, and cumin, this recipe delivers melt-in-your-mouth shredded beef that's as versatile as it is delicious. With just 20 minutes of prep time and an 8-hour low-and-slow cook in the slow cooker, it’s a hassle-free way to stock your freezer with hearty, ready-to-use protein. Ideal for tacos, sandwiches, salads, or casseroles, this freezer-friendly shredded beef is a savor-worthy solution for weeknight dinners or last-minute meals. Plus, with minimal ingredients and easy storage, it’s the ultimate time-saver for home cooks.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pounds beef chuck roast
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 large onion
- 4 whole garlic cloves
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 whole bay leaves
Instructions
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil.
Season the beef chuck roast on all sides with salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and ground cumin.
Sear the roast in the skillet for 3-4 minutes per side until it develops a deep brown crust. Transfer the roast to a slow cooker.
Peel and quarter the onion, then add it to the slow cooker along with the whole garlic cloves and bay leaves.
Pour the beef broth over the roast and vegetables, ensuring the liquid reaches about halfway up the roast.
Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours, until the beef is fork-tender and easy to shred.
Remove the roast from the slow cooker and place it on a cutting board. Use two forks to shred the beef into fine strands.
Discard the bay leaves and remove the onion and garlic from the cooking liquid (optional, depending on desired texture).
Return the shredded beef to the slow cooker and stir to combine with the juices. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
Let the shredded beef cool completely before portioning into freezer-safe bags or containers for OAMC storage.
Label and freeze. To reheat, thaw in the refrigerator and warm on the stovetop or in the microwave.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4953 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 393.5 g | 504% | |
| Saturated Fat | 150.2 g | 751% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1361 mg | 454% | |
| Sodium | 7610 mg | 331% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 28.8 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.2 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.0 g | ||
| Protein | 336.7 g | 673% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 314 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 51.5 mg | 286% | |
| Potassium | 5695 mg | 121% | |
*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.
