Shredded Salsa Beef
Transform your weeknight dinners with this irresistibly tender Shredded Salsa Beef, a slow-cooked masterpiece bursting with bold Tex-Mex flavors. Made with a seasoned beef chuck roast simmered in your favorite salsa, aromatic spices, and a splash of zesty lime juice, this recipe delivers juicy, melt-in-your-mouth bites every time. Perfectly versatile, it’s ideal for tacos, burritos, or hearty rice bowls. With minimal prep and a slow cooker doing all the work, this dish is perfect for busy schedules or meal prep. Garnish with fresh cilantro for a finishing touch that elevates this crowd-pleasing favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 pounds Beef chuck roast
- 2 teaspoons Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 2 cups Salsa (your favorite brand or homemade)
- 1 cup Beef broth
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Pat the beef chuck roast dry with paper towels and season it evenly on all sides with salt, black pepper, ground cumin, garlic powder, and onion powder.
In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Sear the beef roast on all sides until browned, about 3-4 minutes per side.
Transfer the seared beef to a slow cooker (or large Dutch oven if cooking on the stovetop).
Pour the salsa and beef broth over the beef, ensuring the meat is mostly submerged in the liquid.
Cover and cook on low heat for 8 hours (or 4-5 hours on high) until the beef is fork-tender and easily shredded.
Once cooked, remove the beef from the slow cooker and place it on a large cutting board. Shred the beef using two forks, discarding any large pieces of fat.
Return the shredded beef to the slow cooker and stir well to coat it in the salsa mixture. Add fresh lime juice and mix thoroughly.
Taste and adjust seasonings, adding more salt or lime juice if necessary.
Serve warm in tacos, burritos, or rice bowls. Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3850 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 301.9 g | 387% | |
| Saturated Fat | 112.9 g | 564% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1021 mg | 340% | |
| Sodium | 7629 mg | 332% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 42.6 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.1 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.7 g | ||
| Protein | 256.4 g | 513% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 299 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 40.7 mg | 226% | |
| Potassium | 4912 mg | 105% | |
*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.
