Crock Pot Mexican Beef

Infused with bold, zesty flavors, Crock Pot Mexican Beef is the ultimate set-it-and-forget-it slow cooker recipe for busy weeknights or meal prep. A tender beef chuck roast is seared to perfection, then slow-cooked with a fragrant blend of chipotle chili powder, cumin, paprika, and oregano. Aromatics like onion and garlic, combined with diced tomatoes and green chilies, create a rich, savory sauce that soaks into the beef as it becomes irresistibly fork-tender. Finished with a splash of fresh lime juice and a sprinkle of cilantro, this versatile dish is perfect for tacos, burritos, rice bowls, or nachos. With minimal prep time and maximum flavor, this Mexican-inspired recipe is sure to become a household favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:480 mins

Total Time:495 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 pounds Beef chuck roast
• 1 large Yellow onion
• 4 units Garlic cloves
• 10 ounces Diced tomatoes with green chilies (Rotel or similar)
• 1 cup Beef broth
• 1 teaspoon Chipotle chili powder
• 2 teaspoons Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
• 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro

Directions

Step 1

Peel and dice the yellow onion into small pieces. Mince the garlic cloves.

Step 2

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the beef chuck roast on all sides until browned, about 2-3 minutes per side. Transfer the roast to the crock pot.

Step 3

In the same skillet, sauté the diced onion and garlic until soft and fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add them to the crock pot.

Step 4

Pour the diced tomatoes with green chilies and beef broth over the roast in the crock pot.

Step 5

Sprinkle the chipotle chili powder, ground cumin, paprika, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper evenly over the beef and liquid.

Step 6

Cover the crock pot with its lid and cook on LOW for 8 hours or on HIGH for 4-5 hours, until the beef is fork-tender and shreds easily.

Step 7

Once cooked, remove the roast from the crock pot and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded beef to the crock pot and mix it with the juices.

Step 8

Stir in fresh lime juice and chopped fresh cilantro before serving.

Step 9

Serve the Crock Pot Mexican Beef in tacos, burritos, rice bowls, or over nachos. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2100.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3597.7

Total Fat 274.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 109.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 1020.6mg	0%
Sodium 6235.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 38.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.2g	0%
Total Sugars 14.3g
Protein 254.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 324.0mg	0%
Iron 42.4mg	0%
Potassium 4762.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 67.9%

Protein: 27.9%

Carbs: 4.2%