Friday, June 11, 2010

Mexican Style Shredded Beef

Sorry guys, I know it has been forever, once again, since I have posted.  Life has been so crazy!  We just got back from vacation, and are trying to get caught up around here.  Anyway, here is a great beef crockpot recipe.  I have used this beef to go along with all the other Cafe Rio recipes, and sometimes I just make it to use in tacos or enchiladas.  Any way it is served it is yummy!

What you will need:
1 boneless beef chuck shoulder roast (about 3 lbs)
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon ground coriander
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
1 cup salsa or picante sauce
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon cornstarch

1.  Cut roast in half.  Combine cumin, coriander, chili powder, salt, and red pepper in small bowl.  Rub over beef.  Place 1/4 cup salsa in slow cooker; top with one piece of beef.  Layer 1/4 cup salsa, remaining beef, and 1/2 cup salsa in slow cooker.  Cover; cook on LOW for 8 to 10 hours or until meat is tender.

2.  Remove beef from cooking liquid; cook slightly.  Trim and discard excess fat from beef.  Shred meat with 2 forks.

3.  Let cooking liquid stand for 5 minutes to allow fat to rise.  Skim off fat.  Blend water and cornstarch until smooth; stir into slow cooker.  Cook, uncovered, on HIGH for 15 minutes or until thickened.  Return beef to slow cooker.  Cover; cook 15 to 30 minutes or until hot.  Adjust seasonings.  Serve as meat filling for tacos, fajitas, or burritos.  Leftover beef may be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen up to 3 months. 

Makes 5 cups filling

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