Description
Indulge in the rich, savory flavors of Crockpot Mexican Pulled Beef, a hassle-free dish that transforms ordinary beef into tender, juicy perfection. This recipe is designed for convenience, allowing you to simply toss your ingredients into a slow cooker and let the magic happen. With a delightful blend of spices, fresh lime juice, and tomatoes with green chilies, each bite bursts with flavor. Whether served in tacos, sandwiches, or as a topping for nachos, this versatile meal is sure to impress at any gathering or family dinner. Plus, it’s perfect for meal prep—make a large batch and enjoy throughout the week!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pounds beef shoulder
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the onion and mincing the garlic.
- Season the beef shoulder with salt, pepper, cumin, chili powder, and smoked paprika.
- Place the seasoned beef in the slow cooker and top with onions and garlic. Add diced tomatoes (with juices), beef broth, and lime juice.
- Cover and cook on low for about 8 hours or high for 4-5 hours until fork-tender.
- Remove beef from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Return it to the pot to soak up more juices.
- Serve on tortillas or bread with toppings like cilantro, avocado slices, salsa, pickled onions, or queso fresco.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 5 ounces (140g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 490mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg