Big Ben's Shredded Beef Machaca
Big Ben's Shredded Beef Machaca features tender, slow-cooked chuck infused with lime, cumin, oregano, and a gentle heat from jalapeño. Juicy and richly seasoned with tomatoes and onions, it’s ideal for stuffing tacos, burritos, or tortas, or serving over rice for a hearty dinner. The flavors deepen as it rests, making it great for make-ahead meals and gatherings.
- Prep20 min
- Cook7 hr 50 min
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
Place the beef portions in the crock of a large slow cooker. In a bowl, mix the olive oil, Worcestershire sauce, and lime juice; pour this over the beef. Add the diced tomatoes, sweet onion, green bell pepper, garlic, jalapeno pepper, beef broth, oregano, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper to the slow cooker.
- 2
Cook on High for 1 hour. Switch the setting to Low and keep cooking until the beef is tender, about 6 1/2 hours.
- 3
Use tongs to transfer the beef to a cutting board. Shred it with two forks and return it to the slow cooker. Continue cooking for another 20 to 30 minutes.
- Calories 485.34 kcal High
- Protein 50.3 g Good Source
- Carbs 14.15 g Moderate
- Total Fat 26.16 g High
- Saturated Fat 5.05 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 150.28 mg High
- Sodium 431.5 mg Moderate
- Fiber 1.62 g Low Source
- Sugar 3.72 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.07 g Low Source
- Calcium 85.02 mg Low Source
- Iron 7.33 mg Good Source
- Potassium 201.03 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 17.17 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 7.26 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Soy 🌱
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
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