The best method for making this Mexican shredded beef
You can cook this beef in a crockpot or Instant pot, we give instructions for both in the recipe. No matter what you use to cook it, the essential step is browning the cubes of meat before you put them in to cook. Here’s why:
It locks in the juices from the meat It allows the seasonings to cover more of the beef roastIt helps to cook evenly and break down for perfectly shreddable beef
Feed a crowd
This recipe is perfect for a crowd because it makes a large amount. It’s nice because you can make the recipe in advance and just heat it up whenever you need it. Just make sure you dump in the juices from the crockpot or Instant pot with the meat before refrigerating. It’s those juices that help flavor the mexican shredded beef and keep it moist and tender when it’s reheated.
Tacos, burritos, bowls – oh my!
Some options for how to serve this mexican shredded beef:
Tacos with lettuce shells or your choice of tortillas Bowls with cauliflower riceQuesadillas with Siete tortillas and cheese (not Paleo)With eggs and greens for breakfastA burrito or enchilada
Some other Mexican themed recipes to try
Your turn to try this mexican shredded beef
Got a crowd to feed sometime soon? Or, do you want to meal prep some food to take to work? Make this Mexican shredded beef! Leave a comment below to let us know how it goes. Also, take a pic to share on Instagram! Tag us @realsimplegood so we can see, and then give us a follow if you don’t already! We’d love to stay connected! SHARE IT NOW OR PIN IT FOR LATER!
