Easiest Mexican Shredded Beef

Easiest Mexican Shredded Beef

A simple, flavorful shredded beef that works for taco bowls, tortillas, taco salads, nachos, or rice.

Ingredients

  • 3 lb boneless beef chuck roast
  • 1 7-oz can diced green chiles
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • 2 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • Juice of 1 lime

Instructions

  1. Place the roast in a 6-quart slow cooker.
  2. Season with garlic, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper, then spread the green chiles over the top.
  3. Cover and cook on low 8–10 hours or high 4–5 hours, until the meat shreds easily.
  4. Shred with two forks, add fresh lime juice, and stir.
  5. Serve in tortillas, over rice, on nachos, or on a salad.