Best 8 Mexican Pot Roast Recipes

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In the realm of culinary delights, where flavors dance and aromas ignite the senses, there exists a dish that embodies the essence of Mexican tradition and comfort: Mexican pot roast. This tantalizing dish, often referred to as "Carne en Salsa Roja" or "Birria de Res," is a symphony of savory flavors, rich textures, and vibrant colors that will transport you to the heart of Mexico. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or a culinary adventurer seeking new horizons, this article will guide you through the culinary journey of creating an authentic Mexican pot roast that will leave your taste buds singing and your family and friends begging for more.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

MEXICAN POT ROAST



Mexican Pot Roast image

Freezes well. The meat can be used in burritos, tacos, Mexican dishes, and soups.

Provided by shasty

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 8h25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 (4 pound) beef chuck roast, trimmed
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 large onion, chopped
1 ¼ cups diced green chile pepper
1 (5 ounce) bottle hot sauce
¼ cup taco seasoning
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season beef chuck roast with salt and pepper. Cook roast in hot oil until browned entirely, 2 to 3 minutes per side; transfer browned roast to a slow cooker.
  • Sprinkle onion, chile pepper, hot sauce, taco seasoning, chili powder, cayenne pepper, and garlic powder over the roast.
  • Cook on Low until meat is fall-apart tender, 8 to 10 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212.8 calories, Carbohydrate 5.4 g, Cholesterol 70.2 mg, Fat 11.2 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 21.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 771.9 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

SLOW-COOKER MEXICAN POT ROAST



Slow-Cooker Mexican Pot Roast image

This pot roast, richly flavored with Mexican spices, might be the perfect weeknight family meal. Simply toss everything into the slow cooker in the morning, and it'll be ready when you are in the evening.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 8h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 large onion, halved, thinly sliced
1 lb baby red potatoes (about 8 potatoes)
1 boneless beef chuck roast (2 1/2 to 3 lb)
1 package (1 oz) Old El Paso™ original taco seasoning mix
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic fire roasted diced tomatoes, drained

Steps:

  • Spray 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Arrange onion and potatoes in slow cooker. Place beef over vegetables. Sprinkle with taco seasoning mix, cumin, red pepper, salt and pepper. Pour tomatoes over beef and vegetables.
  • Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 to 9 hours or until beef is tender. Serve beef and vegetables with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 37 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 650 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 1 g

MEXICAN POT ROAST FILLING



Mexican Pot Roast Filling image

My son's friends used to request this recipe when they came over...ten years later, they're still talking about it. The meat makes an excellent filling for tacos, burritos or enchiladas and freezes well.-Connie Dicavoli, Shawnee, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 8h25m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 boneless beef chuck roast (3 pounds)
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
1/2 cup chopped sweet onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 cup beef broth
Taco shells or flour tortillas (8 inches)
Chopped tomatoes, shredded lettuce and shredded Mexican cheese blend

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Cut roast in half; rub spice mixture over meat. Transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker. Top with chilies, onion and garlic. Pour broth over meat. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until meat is tender., Remove meat from slow cooker; shred with two forks. Skim fat from cooking juices. Return meat to slow cooker; heat through. Using a slotted spoon, place 1/2 cup meat mixture on each taco shell. Top with tomatoes, lettuce and cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 82mg cholesterol, Sodium 247mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

MEXICAN POT ROAST



Mexican Pot Roast image

Make and share this Mexican Pot Roast recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Sweet PQ

Categories     Roast Beef

Time 3h15m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
5 lbs blade roast (or rump, or other "pot roast")
1 onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 green pepper, diced
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and diced
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon cumin seed
2 teaspoons oregano
2 cups beef broth
1 cup beer
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
4 tablespoons tomato paste
1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
1 lime, juice of

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325*. In a large Dutch oven, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Brown the meat on all sides and remove.
  • Add the onion to the pot and cook until light golden in colour.
  • Add the garlic, green pepper, jalapeno, chili powder and cumin seed. Stir constantly and cook for one minute.
  • Add the oregano, beef broth, beer, worcestershire sauce and tomato paste. Stir until combined.
  • Return the beef back to the pan. Cover and bake @ 325* for three hours, turning the beef three times.
  • When the beef is very tender, remove to a plate and tent with foil.
  • Reduce the liquid on top of the stove by 1/3. Season with more chili powder, (to your taste) if desired.
  • Stir in cilantro and lime juice.
  • Carve the beef, placing on a shallow platter. Pour sauce over and serve.

MEXICAN POT ROAST



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Provided by Food Network

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 24

2 1/2 to 3 pounds beef chuck
Beer Marinade, recipe follows
3 tablespoons pork lard or vegetable oil
2 medium onions, cut into thick slices
4 garlic cloves, finely mashed
3 medium tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 bay leaves
3 cups dark beer
3 cups water
4 large carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
4 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
1/2 cup olive oil
1 cup dark beer
1/4 cup lemon juice
4 cloves garlic, smashed
1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon basil
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon thyme

Steps:

  • Trim the beef chuck and place in a container just large enough to hold it. Pour the Beer Marinade over and refrigerate several hours or overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Lift the meat from the marinade and pat dry. Reserve the marinade. Over a medium high heat, in a heavy Dutch oven, heat the lard. Brown the steak on both sides. Add the onions and cook for 3 minutes. Add the garlic, cook for 2 minutes and then add tomatoes, salt, pepper, bay leaves, beer, water, and the reserved marinade.
  • Cover and bake about 45 minutes. Add the carrots and potatoes. Cover and cook an additional 45 minutes or until the meat is very tender.
  • To prepare the marinade, whisk together the oil, beer, and lemon juice. Add the garlic, salt, pepper, bay leaves, mustard, basil, oregano, and thyme. Mix well.

MEXICAN POT ROAST FOR TACOS BY TYLER FLORENCE



Mexican Pot Roast for Tacos by Tyler Florence image

This meat is tender, delicious and spicy! I'm sure this meat could also be cooked in a crock-pot if you didn't want to "babysit" it on the stove.

Provided by Juenessa

Categories     Roast Beef

Time 3h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 lbs beef shoulder
kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper
extra virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, smashed
1 large onion, sliced
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes (recommended ( San Marzano)
1 tablespoon dried ancho chile powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon ground cumin
3 bay leaves

Steps:

  • Season all sides of the beef with a fair amount of salt and pepper.
  • In a large Dutch oven, or other heavy pot that has a tight cover, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over moderately high heat.
  • Add the garlic and the beef to the pot, browning the meat on all sides, taking the time to get a nice crust on the outside.
  • Add the onion and allow to lightly brown, about 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Add the crushed tomatoes, plus 1 tomato can of water, spices, season with salt and pepper, to taste, and add enough water to cover the meat.
  • Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer with a lid for 3 hours, or until the meat is fork tender.
  • Let meat cool some in the liquid.
  • Shred meat and place in store bought taco shells, make your own taco shells, or even roll up in warm flour tortillas.
  • Garnish with lettuce, cheese and chopped tomatoes--if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 276, Fat 10.4, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 84.8, Sodium 388.3, Carbohydrate 12.8, Fiber 3, Sugar 6.1, Protein 32.8

MEXICAN-STYLE POT ROAST WITH RAISINS AND ALMONDS



Mexican-Style Pot Roast With Raisins And Almonds image

Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     dinner, roasts, main course

Time 2h40m

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 4- to 5-pound rump roast, tied
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
3 tablespoons peanut oil
4 cloves garlic, sliced
2 cups Mexican beer
2 cups beef broth
2 ancho chilies, stems and seeds removed, chopped
2 cinnamon sticks
1 tablespoon dried oregano, preferably Mexican
2 bay leaves
1 cup golden raisins
1/2 cup sliced almonds
1 tablespoon (or more to taste) chipotle chilies in adobo sauce, pureed
Chopped cilantro for garnish
Sliced, toasted almonds for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees and season the meat with salt and pepper. In a large, heavy pot or Dutch oven with a tight lid, heat the oil over high heat and brown the meat on all sides.
  • Add the garlic, beer, broth, chilies, cinnamon sticks, oregano and bay leaves to the pot and bring to a boil. Cover the pot and transfer to the oven. Cook for 1 hour. Add the raisins and almonds and cook for another hour, or until the meat is very tender.
  • Transfer the meat to a serving platter. Remove and discard the cinnamon sticks and bay leaves. Transfer the sauce to a blender and puree until smooth. (You may need to do this in two batches.)
  • Return the sauce to the pot, season with chipotle and salt to taste and reheat if necessary. Pour sauce over meat and garnish with cilantro and toasted almonds. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 455, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fat 26 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 37 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 642 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CROCK POT MEXICAN ROAST & PINTO BEANS RECIPE - (3.8/5)



Crock Pot Mexican Roast & Pinto Beans Recipe - (3.8/5) image

Provided by msippigrl

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 to 2 1/2 pound boneless beef chuck roast, excess fat removed
2 cups dry pinto beans, uncooked (rinsed and drained)
1 (10-ounce) can Rotel tomatoes with green chilies, undrained (I used Original)
1 small onion, chopped (about 2/3 cup)
1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon beef bouillon granules
Salt and black pepper, optional
Water, as needed

Steps:

  • Pour the rinsed and drained beans in the bottom of a 6-qt. crock pot. Set aside. In a small mixing bowl, stir together the undrained Rotel tomatoes, chopped onion, and all the seasonings (including the bouillon granules). Pour mixture over the beans and give it a little stir. Lay the roast on top and season the surface with a little garlic salt, salt, and black pepper. Add enough water to cover beans and about half of the roast. (May need additional water during cooking.) Place the cover on the crock pot and cook on HIGH setting for 4 - 5 hours, or until roast falls apart and the beans are tender, adding more water as needed. Taste and adjust seasonings to your taste. Serve with plain tortilla chips or cornbread. Can be garnished with sour cream, salsa, etc., if desired. I served with a side of corn.

Tips:

  • Sear the roast before braising: Searing the roast adds flavor and color to the meat. It also helps to keep the meat moist during the long cooking process.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: The vegetables in the pot roast add flavor, texture, and nutrients. Use a variety of vegetables, such as carrots, potatoes, celery, and onions.
  • Add some herbs and spices: Herbs and spices add flavor to the pot roast. Common herbs and spices used in Mexican pot roast include cumin, chili powder, garlic, and oregano.
  • Braise the roast low and slow: Braising is a cooking method that involves cooking the roast in a liquid over low heat for a long period of time. This helps to tenderize the meat and develop the flavors.
  • Serve the pot roast with your favorite sides: Mexican pot roast is a versatile dish that can be served with a variety of sides. Common sides include rice, beans, tortillas, and guacamole.

Conclusion:

Mexican pot roast is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. The combination of tender meat, flavorful vegetables, and rich sauce makes this dish a surefire hit. So next time you're looking for a hearty and satisfying meal, give Mexican pot roast a try. You won't be disappointed!

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