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Beef Machaca Recipe

Beef Machaca

Delicious shredded beef cooked slowly with spices and chipotle peppers, perfect for tacos.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 300 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 2.5 pounds chuck roast
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1.5 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 whole bell pepper, diced
  • 1 whole yellow onion, diced
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 whole chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
  • 1 tablespoon adobo sauce
  • 1 can diced tomatoes with chilies
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 whole lime juice

Instructions
 

  • Pat the chuck roast dry with paper towels and set it aside.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the chili powder, salt, black pepper, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, and cayenne pepper.
  • Rub the seasoning mix all over the chuck roast, ensuring it's well coated. Set aside.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add the seasoned chuck roast to the skillet and sear it on all sides until browned, about 3-4 minutes per side.
  • Transfer the browned roast to the insert of your slow cooker.
  • In the slow cooker, add the diced bell peppers, onions, minced garlic, chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, diced tomatoes with chilies, beef broth, and lime juice.
  • Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours, or until the meat is very tender and falls apart easily.
  • Once cooked, remove the meat from the slow cooker and place it on a cutting board. Shred the beef using two forks and set aside.
  • Using an immersion blender, blend the cooking liquid in the slow cooker until smooth and thickened.
  • Toss the shredded meat with the blended cooking liquid. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
  • Serve the beef in corn or flour tortillas, topped with cheese, diced onions, lettuce, and sour cream if desired.

Notes

For a milder flavor, reduce the amount of cayenne pepper. Feel free to add your favorite toppings to customize your tacos!
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