How to Make Mexican Shredded Chuck Roast - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something undeniably comforting about the rich, hearty flavors of Mexican cuisine, and few dishes capture that essence quite like Mexican Shredded Chuck Roast. This recipe takes a humble cut of beef and transforms it into a tender, flavorful dish that's perfect for filling tacos, topping salads, or serving alongside rice and beans.

What sets this dish apart is the robust blend of spices and aromatics that infuse the meat, creating a depth of flavor that's truly addictive. The ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (3 pound) beef chuck roast
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (14 ounce) can beef broth, divided
  • 1 (12 ounce) bottle Mexican guajillo red chile cooking sauce (such as Herdez®)
  • 3 bay leaves

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 2 hrs 55 mins
  • Total Time: 3 hrs 10 mins
  • Servings: 12

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Cut chuck roast into 3-inch cubes, removing excess fat and connective tissue. Season beef with salt and pepper.
  • Heat grapeseed oil in a large Dutch oven over high heat. Sear cubes of beef a few at a time, until well browned on all sides, about 4 minutes per batch. Reserve browned beef in a bowl. Reduce heat to medium and add onion and garlic. Cook until soft and just beginning to brown, about 10 minutes.
  • Add 1 cup beef broth to onion mixture and stir well; simmer for 1 to 2 minutes. Add beef and pour in guajillo sauce. Add a little beef broth to the empty jar, seal, and shake to release remaining sauce; pour over beef. Pour in enough of remaining broth to cover beef. Add bay leaves and bring to a gentle simmer.
  • Bake in the preheated oven, covered, until beef is fork-tender, about 2 1/2 hours.
  • Remove beef from sauce and set aside; discard bay leaves. Skim off excess fat from the top of cooking liquid and bring to a boil to reduce slightly. Shred beef with two forks and return to cooking sauce.
  • Nutrition

    207 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 52mg
    • Sodium: 154mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 4g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 15g
    • Vitamin C: 24mg
    • Calcium: 13mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 252mg