Slow Cooker Mexican Beef

Slow cooker Mexican beef is made with chuck roast & savory seasonings. Make tender shredded beef for tacos, burritos, rice bowls & meal prep!

Prep Time15

Cook Time4

Course: Dinner Entree

Cuisine: Mexican, southwestern

Servings:

Calories: 325kcal

Equipment

1 Slow Cooker

Ingredients

1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon chili seasoning
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
3 pounds beef chuck roast
1 large onion peeled and thinly sliced
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 cups beef broth

Instructions

Make the spice mix. In a small bowl, combine garlic powder, chili seasoning, paprika, oregano, coriander, salt, and pepper. Stir well to evenly blend the spices.
Pat the chuck roast dry with paper towels. Rub the spice mix generously on all sides of the beef, pressing it in so it sticks.
Place the sliced onion on the bottom of your slow cooker. Lay the seasoned chuck roast on top. Pour the beef broth around (not over) the meat so you don’t rinse off the spices. Drizzle the lime juice over the top.
Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4–5 hours, until the chuck roast is fork-tender and easily pulls apart. Cooking time may vary depending on the size of your roast and your slow cooker. Transfer the beef to a cutting board and shred it with two forks. Skim excess fat from the cooking liquid, then return the shredded beef to the slow cooker. Stir everything together and let the beef sit in the juices for 10–15 minutes before serving.

Notes

This beef is perfect to serve in tacos, burritos, enchiladas, nachos, bowls, salads or even as a sandwich filling.

For the juiciest beef, avoid lifting the lid while it cooks, every peek releases steam and heat.

Leftovers taste even better the next day, making this a meal prep favorite. I also like making this meal in advance as it is easy to skim off the extra fat from the broth if you do it the next day before reheating.

Reheat gently in the slow cooker or on the stovetop with a splash of broth or it can also be quickly reheated in a microwave.

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