Spicy Mexican Beef

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Great for burritos or tacos. A favorite for my family on Cinco de Mayo. Great when served with an avocado salsa that has avocado, tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and lime juice.

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
11 hrs
Total Time:
11 hrs 15 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 4 pounds beef chuck roast, trimmed of fat and meat cut into chunks

  • 1 (24 ounce) jar salsa

  • 1 onion, chopped

  • 1 (7 ounce) can chopped mild green chiles

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 2 teaspoons chili powder

  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin

  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano

Directions

  1. Mix chuck roast, salsa, onion, green chile peppers, garlic, chili powder, cumin, and oregano in a slow cooker.

  2. Cook on Low for 10 to 12 hours. Remove lid and cook on High for 1 more hour.

  3. Remove chuck roast from slow cooker using a slotted spoon to a serving platter; shred meat with a fork. Add liquid from slow cooker, 1 tablespoon at a time, to the chuck roast until desired consistency is reached.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

376 Calories
25g Fat
9g Carbs
28g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 376
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 25g 32%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Cholesterol 103mg 34%
Sodium 864mg 38%
Total Carbohydrate 9g 3%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 28g 57%
Vitamin C 20mg 22%
Calcium 49mg 4%
Iron 4mg 22%
Potassium 571mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.