Spicy Mexican Beef

Great for burritos or tacos. A favorite for my family on Cinco de Mayo. Great when served with an avocado salsa that has avocado, tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and lime juice.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 11 hr
• Total Time: 11 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 376 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 (24 ounce) jar salsa
• 1 (7 ounce) can chopped mild green chiles
• 4 pounds beef chuck roast, trimmed of fat and meat cut into chunks

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Mix chuck roast, salsa, onion, green chile peppers, garlic, chili powder, cumin, and oregano in a slow cooker.

Step 2

Cook on Low for 10 to 12 hours. Remove lid and cook on High for 1 more hour.

Step 3

Remove chuck roast from slow cooker using a slotted spoon to a serving platter; shred meat with a fork. Add liquid from slow cooker, 1 tablespoon at a time, to the chuck roast until desired consistency is reached.