This Mexican Shredded Beef is an incredibly flavorful and versatile dish. The slow-cooked beef absorbs the rich spices, resulting in tender and juicy meat that's perfect for a variety of Mexican-inspired dishes. Enjoy this easy and delicious recipe for your next family dinner or gathering!
Mexican Shredded Beef
Crockpot Mexican Shredded Beef
8-10
15 minutes
7-9 hours
main dish
level 1
This Crockpot Mexican Shredded Beef is an incredibly flavorful and versatile dish. The slow-cooked beef absorbs the rich spices, resulting in tender and juicy meat that's perfect for a variety of Mexican-inspired dishes. Enjoy this easy and delicious recipe for your next family dinner or gathering!

Ingredients
- 3 1/2 lbs chuck roast, boneless
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 whole lime, juiced
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 2 tsp pink Himalayan sea salt
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika
Directions
- Combine all of the spices for the dry rub in a bowl. Place the chuck roast in the Crockpot
- Rub the spice mixture on the top, bottom, and sides
- Whisk together the beef broth and tomato paste, then pour over the roast
- Cover, and cook on low for 7-9 hours. The roast will be shreddable, and fork tender when ready
- Shred the roast with a fork then add lime juice. Salt to taste
- Return the beef to the Crock pot, squeeze in lime juice, and stir. Do a taste, and add more salt if needed. Enjoy!
8 comments
Has anyone transformed this recipe for shredded chicken?
Has anybody used an instant pot instead of a crock pot for this recipe?
This is a regular go to in our house for meal prepping. It’s delicious!
Try this with cottage cheese flatbread. You won’t regret it.
So juicy and delicious I felt like I was cheating!