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Crockpot Mexican Shredded Beef

A few ingredients and a slow cooker are all you need to make some pulled beef that is fabulous on its own or as a filling for other Mexican dishes.
10
56
7 hr 45 min
TOTAL TIME
738
CALORIES
$2.79
PER SERVING
Crockpot Mexican Shredded Beef
Ingredients
14 INGREDIENTS
8 SERVINGS
All Purpose Flour
1/4 cup all purpose flour
Cooking Oil
1 tbsp cooking oil
Beef
4 lbs beef
Garlic Powder
1 tsp garlic powder
Canned Diced Tomatoes
15 oz canned diced tomatoes
Onion
1 medium onion
roughly chopped
Ground Cumin
1 tbsp ground cumin
Water
2 cups water
Dried Oregano
2 tbsp dried oregano
Salt
1 tsp salt
Annatto Paste
1/2 tsp annatto paste
Canned Chopped Green Chiles
4 oz canned chopped green chiles
Cocoa Powder
1 tsp cocoa powder
Chile Powder
3 tbsp chile powder
Directions
21 STEPS
15 min
PREP TIME
7 hr 30 min
COOK TIME
7 hr 45 min
TOTAL TIME
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Health Info
Macros
10g
CARBS
52g
FAT
54g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
LACTOSE FREE
Contains these allergens
WHEAT
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Frequently Asked Questions
What cut of beef is best for shredding?
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What equipment do I need to cook shredded beef?
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Can I substitute any ingredients in the recipe?
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How should I store leftovers or prepare shredded beef for meal prep?
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