A delicious and tender shredded beef recipe that's perfect for tacos, sandwiches, or served over rice. This slow-cooked beef is seasoned to perfection and easy to prepare.
Preparation time
20min
Cooking time
8h
Ingredients
6 Servings
- 240 ml beef broth
- 900 g beef chuck roast
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp salt
Directions
Step 1
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Step 2
Season the beef chuck roast with salt and black pepper on all sides.
Step 3
Sear the beef in the hot skillet until browned on all sides, about 4 minutes per side.
Step 4
Transfer the seared beef to a slow cooker.
Step 5
Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
Step 6
Pour the beef broth into the skillet, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
Step 7
Add the cumin, chili powder, and oregano to the skillet and stir to combine.
Step 8
Pour the mixture over the beef in the slow cooker.
Step 9
Cover and cook on low for 8 hours, or until the beef is very tender and easy to shred.
Step 10
Remove the beef from the slow cooker and shred with two forks.
Step 11
Return the shredded beef to the slow cooker and stir to combine with the juices.
Step 12
Serve the shredded beef warm with your choice of sides or as a filling for tacos or sandwiches.