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Slow Cooker Beef Machaca Recipe

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This Slow Cooker Beef Machaca recipe is a flavorful and tender Mexican-style shredded beef, slow-cooked with peppers, onions, and spices. Perfect for tacos, burritos, enchiladas, or rice bowls, it’s an easy, hands-off meal that’s great for meal prep or family dinners. Keywords: Slow Cooker Beef Machaca, shredded beef, Mexican beef recipe, beef for tacos, slow-cooked beef.

Ingredients

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  • 3 lbs beef chuck roast
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 1 can (4 oz) diced green chilies
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 1/4 cup beef broth
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  1. Brown the Beef (Optional but recommended): Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the beef on all sides for 4-5 minutes per side. Transfer the beef to the slow cooker.
  2. Add Vegetables and Spices: Place sliced onions, bell peppers, and garlic on top of the beef in the slow cooker.
  3. Prepare the Sauce: In a bowl, combine diced tomatoes, green chilies, lime juice, beef broth, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Pour the mixture over the beef and vegetables.
  4. Slow Cook: Add bay leaves to the slow cooker, cover, and cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 4-5 hours, until the beef is tender and easily shredded with a fork.
  5. Shred the Beef: Once cooked, remove the bay leaves and shred the beef directly in the slow cooker using two forks. Stir to coat the beef in the sauce and let it sit for a few minutes to absorb the flavors.
  6. Serve: Use the shredded beef for tacos, burritos, enchiladas, or serve over rice with your favorite toppings.

Notes

  • For extra spice, add diced jalapeños or chipotle peppers in adobo sauce to the slow cooker.
  • Beef machaca is perfect for meal prep and freezes well for up to 3 months.
  • Serve with tortillas, rice, beans, salsa, or guacamole for a complete meal.

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