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Shredded Beef Burritos

Shredded Beef Burritos
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Shredded Beef Burritos offer a quick, flavorful meal featuring tender slow-cooked beef combined with zesty spices and fresh toppings, wrapped in soft flour tortillas. Perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining, these bold and comforting burritos are easily customizable and deliver satisfying texture and taste with minimal effort.

Ingredients

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Beef and Aromatics

  • 3 to 4 lbs beef chuck roast
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup beef broth or water
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin

Fresh Accents

  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Juice of 1 lime

Wraps and Toppings

  • 8 to 10 flour tortillas (soft, 8-inch size)
  • Optional toppings: sour cream, shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese, diced tomatoes, sliced jalapeños

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Beef: Season the beef chuck roast generously with salt, pepper, chili powder, and cumin. Heat a large pan over medium-high heat and sear the roast on all sides until browned to lock in the juices. Transfer the beef to a slow cooker or covered pot along with chopped onions, garlic, and beef broth or water.
  2. Slow Cook Till Tender: Cook the beef on low in a slow cooker for 6-8 hours, or alternatively, cook in an oven preheated to 300°F for 3-4 hours. The beef is ready when it pulls apart easily with a fork.
  3. Shred the Beef: Remove the cooked beef from the pot and use two forks to shred it finely. Mix the shredded beef back with the natural cooking juices to keep it moist and flavorful.
  4. Assemble the Burritos: Warm the flour tortillas until pliable. Spoon a generous amount of shredded beef onto each tortilla. Add fresh toppings such as cilantro, lime juice, diced tomatoes, cheese, and sour cream according to your preference. Roll the tortillas tightly to enclose the filling.
  5. Optional Pan Toast: For a crispy exterior, lightly toast the wrapped burritos in a hot skillet for 1-2 minutes per side until golden brown and slightly crunchy.

Notes

  • Brown the Beef First: Searing adds caramelized flavor that enhances the dish.
  • Low and Slow Cooking: Ensures beef is tender and easy to shred.
  • Don’t Overfill: Keeps burritos from falling apart when eating.
  • Warm Tortillas: Prevents cracking and makes rolling easier.
  • Fresh Toppings Matter: Bright ingredients like cilantro and lime balance the savory meat.

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