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Shredded Beef Burritos

Shredded Beef Burritos
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Delicious and hearty Shredded Beef Burritos featuring tender, slow-cooked beef seasoned with a bold blend of spices. Easy to prepare and perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prepping, these burritos combine rich flavors, warm tortillas, and fresh toppings for a satisfying and family-friendly meal.

Ingredients

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Beef and Seasonings

  • 3 to 4 pounds beef chuck roast, trimmed of excess fat
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 cups beef broth

Burrito Assembly

  • 8 to 10 flour tortillas, warmed
  • Salsa, to taste
  • Sour cream, to taste
  • Shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or pepper jack), to taste
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish
  • Optional: chopped jalapeños or hot sauce for heat

Instructions

  1. Prep the beef: Trim any excess fat from the chuck roast and season generously with salt, pepper, cumin, chili powder, paprika, and oregano. This primes the meat for slow cooking and ensures deep flavor absorption.
  2. Cook low and slow or pressure cook: Place the seasoned beef, chopped onion, garlic, and beef broth into a slow cooker or pressure cooker. Cook on low for 8 hours or on high pressure for about 60 minutes until the beef is fall-apart tender.
  3. Shred the beef: Remove the beef from the cooking liquid and shred it using two forks. Mix shredded beef with some of the reserved cooking juices to keep it moist and flavorful.
  4. Warm the tortillas: Heat the flour tortillas in a skillet or microwave until they are warm and pliable, which makes them easier to roll without tearing.
  5. Assemble the burritos: Lay a warm tortilla flat and add a generous scoop of shredded beef. Layer with your choice of toppings such as shredded cheese, salsa, and sour cream. Wrap the tortilla tightly around the fillings to form a burrito.

Notes

  • Use quality, well-marbled chuck roast for juicy and tender shredded beef.
  • Let the beef rest briefly after cooking before shredding for better texture.
  • Drain excess liquid from shredded beef to avoid soggy burritos, but keep some juices for flavor.
  • Properly warm tortillas to prevent cracks or breaks and to ease rolling.
  • Layer wetter ingredients like salsa close to the beef and drier ingredients farther out to avoid soggy tortillas.

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