Mexican Shredded Beef
This Mexican Shredded Beef is tender, flavorful, and perfect for tacos, burritos, or bowls. A true crowd-pleaser!
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3 lb beef chuck roast trimmed of excess fat
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper freshly ground
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 tbsp lime juice freshly squeezed
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Season the beef with salt and pepper on all sides.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Sear the beef on all sides until browned.
- Add beef broth and lime juice to the pot. Bring to a simmer, cover, and reduce heat to low.
- Cook for 4 hours, or until beef is tender and easily shreds with a fork.
Notes
For best results, let the beef rest in the cooking liquid for 30 minutes before shredding.