This Mexican Shredded Beef is LOADED with flavor! It doesn't get much easier to make since it all goes in the slow cooker and in the end you get some of the most tender, delicious, and flavorful beef. Serve it over rice or to make your favorite Mexican dishes like tacos, burritos, quesadillas, nachos, and more!
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Cook Time6 hourshrs
Total Time6 hourshrs15 minutesmins
Servings: 8servings
Calories: 357kcal
Ingredients
3lbchuck roast
1sweet oniondiced
16ozsalsa verde(about 2 cups)
1tbspchili powder
1tbspground cumin
1tbspsalt
1tspcayenne pepper(optional for heat)
6clovesgarlicpressed
2tbsplime juice(about 1 lime)
Garnish (optional)
fresh cilantrochopped
Instructions
Dice the onion and place it in the bottom of the slow cooker.
Mix the chili powder, cumin, salt, and cayenne (optional) together and rub it on all sides of the roast then lay the roast in the slow cooker on top of the onions and top with pressed garlic.
Finish the roast by layering the salsa verde and lime on top.
Close the slow cooker and set it on low for 6-8 hours.
Once done, remove the roast and use a fork to shred. Add the roast back into the juices and stir to coat.
Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro. Serve over rice, in tacos, quesadillas, burritos, or on a salad. Enjoy!