Southwestern Shredded Beef Sandwiches

Satisfy your craving for bold, hearty flavors with these Southwestern Shredded Beef Sandwiches. Perfectly seasoned beef chuck roast is slow-cooked to tender perfection with a medley of spices like chili powder, smoked paprika, and cumin, combined with zesty green chiles and a rich tomato-infused broth. The result? Mouthwatering, melt-in-your-mouth shredded beef that pairs beautifully with toasted sandwich buns. Customize your sandwich with optional toppings like shredded cheese, sliced avocado, or a dollop of sour cream for a truly southwestern-inspired feast. Ideal for weeknight dinners or game-day gatherings, this slow cooker recipe requires just 15 minutes of prep time and serves up to six hungry guests with minimal effort. Wholesome, flavorful, and utterly irresistible, these sandwiches are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!

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 medium Yellow onion, diced
• 3 Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup Beef broth
• 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 1 4-ounce can Canned diced green chiles
• 1.5 tablespoons Chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 6 Sandwich buns
• 0 Optional toppings: shredded cheese, sliced avocado, sliced jalapeños, salsa, or sour cream

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Season the beef chuck roast with salt and black pepper on all sides.

Step 3

Sear the beef in the skillet for 3-4 minutes per side until browned. Transfer the beef to a slow cooker.

Step 4

In the same skillet, sauté the diced onion until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 5

Deglaze the skillet by pouring in the beef broth, scraping up any browned bits, then stir in the tomato paste until well combined.

Step 6

Pour the mixture over the beef in the slow cooker.

Step 7

Add the canned green chiles, chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika to the slow cooker.

Step 8

Cover the slow cooker, and cook on LOW for 8 hours or HIGH for 4 hours, until the beef is tender and easily shredded with a fork.

Step 9

Once cooked, remove the beef from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded beef to the slow cooker and stir to combine with the sauce.

Step 10

Toast the sandwich buns under a broiler or in a toaster oven until golden brown.

Step 11

Assemble the sandwiches by piling the shredded beef onto the buns and adding any optional toppings of your choice.

Step 12

Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2181.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4608.4

Total Fat 316.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 119.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 1050.6mg	0%
Sodium 6049.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 156.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.4g	0%
Total Sugars 21.0g
Protein 276.8g	0%

Vitamin D 6IU	0%
Calcium 661.4mg	0%
Iron 48.4mg	0%
Potassium 4723.5mg	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: 62.2%

Protein: 24.1%

Carbs: 13.7%