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 mins
- Cook7 hrs 50 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Big Ben's Shredded Beef Machaca, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 9 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 27
- Heart Health
- 70
- Metabolic
- 25
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 57
- Performance
- 47
- General Wellness
- 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 487.66 kcal High 24%
- Protein 50.49 g Good Source 101%
- Carbohydrate 14.19 g 5%
- Total Fat 26.53 g High 34%
- Saturated Fat 5.05 g High 25%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 149.84 mg High 50%
- Sodium 406.7 mg Moderate 18%
- Dietary Fiber 2.65 g Low Source 9%
- Total Sugars 3.83 g --
- Added Sugars 0.15 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 96.7 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 7.7 mg Good Source 43%
- Potassium 397.04 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 54.03 mcg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin C 11.61 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Soy 🌱
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Big Ben's Shredded Beef Machaca is made with 15 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 8 hrs 10 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Beef Broth, Black Pepper, Chili Powder, and Diced Tomatoes. Each serving provides about 487.66 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Big Ben's Shredded Beef Machaca made of?
- The main ingredients are Beef Broth, Black Pepper, Chili Powder, Diced Tomatoes, Dried Oregano. The full list of 15 is above.
- How long does it take to make Big Ben's Shredded Beef Machaca?
- About 8 hrs 10 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 7 hrs 50 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 487.66 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Big Ben's Shredded Beef Machaca easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 15 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Big Ben's Shredded Beef Machaca healthy?
- Big Ben's Shredded Beef Machaca has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 487.66 calories and 50.49 g of protein, or 101% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 406.7 mg (18% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.05 g (25% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Soy, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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