Mouthwatering Slow Cooker Mexican Shredded Beef is an easy recipe that is so versatile! They are perfect in tacos, quesadillas, Mexican casseroles, endless possibilities! Great for Cinco De Mayo, tailgating, game day, any family gathering!
Slow Cooker Mexican Shredded Beef
This is of my favorite recipes to make because the fam LOVES it and it's easy peasy. The beef slow cooks all day so the spices blend with the meat and the aroma in the house is fabulous.
Then, you get to enjoy juicy, perfectly seasoned, tender beef. Feel free to create so many recipe ideas, from tacos, quesadillas, burritos to beef enchiladas, and casseroles.
Best Cut of Beef
Rump roast is my favorite cut for this recipe. A tougher cut of meat that holds up in slow cooking. Chuck roast and bottom round are also great with this recipe. I refer to Beef It's What's for Dinners website for tips on cuts of beef.
Storage and Freezer Info
This is an easy recipe to make ahead of time, up to 2-3 days. It can be kept in the fridge in a covered container. The shredded beef freezes really well. My tip, when a roast is on sale I always buy one or two for this recipe to keep in the freezer. Defrost overnight in the fridge and use the beef in any of your favorite Mexican recipes like a taco casserole.
Pro Tips
- Trim the beef of excess fat before seasoning.
- Using the slow cooker, cook on low for about 7 - 8 hours and on high, 4-5 hours. The time really depends on the slow cooker. Mine cooks the meat in 7 hours. The meat will be tender and shred easily.
- My slow cooker has been working well with this calculation, for slow cooking 2 hours for every pound of meat. For high heat, 1 hour for every pound produces tender results.
- Don't have a slow cooker or stovetop instructions included in the recipe.
- Browning the meat is an extra step but it adds amazing flavor to the meat. I have made this by placing the meat in the slow cooker without browning. It is very good but I love that added flavor from browning.
- To shred the beef, use either meat claws or two forks to pull the meat apart.
What to serve with Mexican shredded beef
Having a party? Make a taco table with this shredded beef, Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas, Slow-Cooker Chicken Enchilada Soup,
and don't forget the classic Frito Pie recipe, all delicious!
Don't forget a batch of tasty Skinny Pineapple Mango Frozen Margarita with Chili Salt Rim, they are amazing and about 180 calories per serving! YUMMY!
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Slow Cooker Mexican Shredded Beef
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Ingredients
Beef Rump Roast
- 4 ½ pounds beef rump roast, trimmed
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon corn oil vegetable oil can be used
Mexican Sauce
- 1 large onion, peeled, sliced ¼ inch half moons
- 3 cloves garlic, peeled and diced
- 10 ounce can diced tomatoes
- 1 large jalapeno, seeded and diced
- 1 cup fat-free beef broth Note 2
- 1 teaspoon ground chipotle powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground oregano
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- salt, to taste
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Instructions
Slow Cooker Instructions
- Season the rump roast with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
- Heat a large pot or dutch oven, over medium heat, add the corn oil. Sear the rump roast to brown on all sides. Set aside.
- Into the slow cooker, mix together the onion, garlic, no-salt diced tomatoes, fat-free beef broth, diced jalapenos, chipotle powder, chili powder, cumin, dried oregano, black pepper, and salt.
- Add the browned beef to the slow cooker.
- Cook on low for 7 to 8 hours or high for 4 to 5 hours. The cook time will vary slightly depending on the slow cooker and the size of the roast. Note 1
- Use a fork to shred the beef.
- Serve as tacos, quesadillas, carnitas, nachos, enchiladas. Endless possibilities.
Stovetop Instructions
- After step 1, remove the beef from the pot, set aside.
- Into the pot, saute the onion for 2 to 3 minutes. Onions will begin to soften. Mix in the garlic, and saute another minute to blend flavors.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, beef broth, diced jalapenos, chipotle powder, chili powder, cumin, dried oregano, black pepper, and salt.
- Add the browned beef back into the pot. Reduce heat to low to simmer about 3 hours. Meat will be fork tender when cooked completely. Shred with claws or forks. Ready to serve.
