Kris' Incredible Shredded Mexican Beef
Tender strands of slow-cooked beef soak up smoky chipotle, warm cumin, and a gentle heat from chilies, creating layers of rich, peppery depth. Kris' Incredible Shredded Mexican Beef shines in tacos, burritos, or nachos for a crowd, and is just as perfect piled over rice or salads for weeknight dinners. Juicy, aromatic, and built for sharing, it’s a true flavor centerpiece.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook8 hrs 20 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Kris' Incredible Shredded Mexican Beef, 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
- 31 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 33
- Heart Health
- 86
- Metabolic
- 56
- Digestive
- 29
- Inflammatory
- 57
- Performance
- 56
- General Wellness
- 1
Trim any excess fat from the roast and cut it into four pieces. Rub the pieces with black pepper and place them in a slow cooker. Add the onions, green chiles, chili powder, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, cumin, chipotle peppers, and beef bouillon. Pour in enough water to cover 1/3 of the roast.
- 2
Cover and cook on High until the meat starts to fall apart, about 8 hours. Add water as needed to prevent the roast from drying out.
- 3
Switch the slow cooker to Low and use a slotted spoon to transfer the meat to a large bowl. Shred the meat into bite-sized pieces with two forks. Return the meat to the slow cooker and cook for about 20 minutes to reheat before serving.
- Calories 488.67 kcal High 24%
- Protein 32.3 g Good Source 65%
- Carbohydrate 58.42 g 21%
- Total Fat 12.1 g Moderate 16%
- Saturated Fat 4.93 g High 25%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 68.91 mg High 23%
- Sodium 2535.01 mg High 110%
- Dietary Fiber 12.26 g Good Source 44%
- Total Sugars 12.72 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 89.89 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 4.21 mg Good Source 23%
- Potassium 1384.53 mg Good Source 29%
- Vitamin A 1793.49 mcg Good Source 199%
- Vitamin C 26.38 mg Good Source 29%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Kris' Incredible Shredded Mexican Beef is a Tex Mex side dish recipe made with 10 ingredients. It takes about 8 hrs 45 mins, serves 12, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Beef Bouillon, Black Pepper, Bottom Round Roast, and Cayenne Pepper. Each serving provides about 488.67 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Kris' Incredible Shredded Mexican Beef?
- It is a Tex-Mex recipe made with 10 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch.
- What is Kris' Incredible Shredded Mexican Beef made of?
- The main ingredients are Beef Bouillon, Black Pepper, Bottom Round Roast, Cayenne Pepper, Chili Powder. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Kris' Incredible Shredded Mexican Beef?
- About 8 hrs 45 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 8 hrs 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 488.67 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Kris' Incredible Shredded Mexican Beef easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 10 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Kris' Incredible Shredded Mexican Beef healthy?
- Kris' Incredible Shredded Mexican Beef has an easyChef Pro health score of 55/100. Per serving, it provides 488.67 calories and 32.3 g of protein, or 65% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron, potassium, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 2535.01 mg (110% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.93 g (25% of the Daily Value). It contains 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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