Slow Cooker Shredded Beef
Tender and flavorful slow cooker shredded beef made with simple ingredients, perfect for tacos, sandwiches, or served over rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 6
Ingredients
3 pounds beef chuck roast, trimmed
1 cup beef broth
1 medium onion, sliced
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Sear the beef chuck roast on all sides until browned, about 3-4 minutes per side.
Place the sliced onion and minced garlic in the bottom of the slow cooker.
Transfer the seared beef roast on top of the onions and garlic.
In a small bowl, mix together beef broth, tomato paste, chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes until well combined.
Pour the spice and broth mixture over the beef in the slow cooker.
Cover and cook on low for 8 hours, or until the beef is very tender and easily shredded with a fork.
Remove the beef from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks.
Return the shredded beef to the slow cooker and stir to combine with the juices.
Serve hot as desired.