Mouthwatering Beef Machaca with Big Ben

This hearty and delicious Mexican slow cooker recipe is so versatile and a hit at my husband’s fire station. Shred the meat and create anything from tacos to taquitos, or enjoy it all on it’s own!

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
7 hrs 50 mins
Total Time:
8 hrs 10 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings

Ingredients

  • 1(4 pound)boneless beef chuck roast, trimmed and cut into 8 portions

  • ½cupolive oil

  • ¼cupWorcestershire sauce

  • 2limes, juiced

  • 1(14 ounce) candiced tomatoes, undrained

  • 1largesweet onion, diced

  • ½green bell pepper, diced

  • 4clovesgarlic, minced

  • 1jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced

  • ½cupbeef broth

  • 1tablespoondried oregano

  • 1tablespoonground cumin

  • 1teaspoonchili powder

  • ½teaspoonsalt, or more to taste

  • ½teaspoonground black pepper

Cooking Directions

  1. Place beef portions into the crock of a large slow cooker. Mix olive oil, Worcestershire sauce, lime juice together in a bowl; pour over the beef. Add 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. Change setting to Low and continue cooking until the beef is tender, about 6 1/2 hours.

  3. Remove beef with tongs to a cutting board. Shred with a pair of forks and return to the slow cooker. Continue cooking another 20 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe8
Calories503
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
39g
51%
Saturated Fat
12g
61%
Cholesterol
103mg
34%
Sodium
426mg
19%
Total Carbohydrate
9g
3%
Dietary Fiber
2g
7%
Total Sugars
4g
Protein
28g
Vitamin C
19mg
95%
Calcium
70mg
5%
Iron
6mg
32%
Potassium
465mg
10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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