Best 6 Spicy Chipotle Shredded Beef For Burritos Or Tacos Recipes

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Craving a zesty and flavorful dish that promises a culinary adventure? Look no further than spicy chipotle shredded beef, a tantalizing fusion of smoky, spicy, and savory flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Perfect as a filling for burritos, tacos, or even as a standalone dish, this succulent shredded beef is a versatile culinary delight. Whether you prefer it as the star of your next Taco Tuesday feast or as a protein-packed addition to your favorite burrito bowl, this recipe delivers a symphony of flavors that will keep you coming back for more.

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CHIPOTLE SHREDDED BEEF FOR TACOS OR BURRITOS



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A crockpot can really be so useful for the busy cook and I've always said that all you need is a handful of reliable slow cooker recipes to get you past your most busy times. Besides, think of the money that would be spent on take-out. This particular dish produces a good homemade meal and perhaps better than a restaurant. Here are a variety of accompaniments: flour tortillas or taco shells, lettuce, tomato, onion, avocado, cheese, lime, cilantro or pico de gallo. One from My Kitchen Addition blog with slight modifications.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     Roast Beef

Time 8h20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 -2 tablespoon olive oil
2 lbs boneless beef chuck
1 teaspoon chili powder (chipotle or ancho works well)
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
salt
1 cup beef stock
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 chipotle chile in adobo, minced (adding a little of the sauce)
1/2 large onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Meanwhile, combine the chili powder, cumin. smoked paprika and salt in a small bowl.
  • Rub the spice mix into the beef, covering each side evenly. Once the oil is hot, place the beef in the skillet and sear on each side. Do NOT MOVE the meat while it cooks for 2-3 minutes on each side.
  • Remove the beef from the skillet and place in the bottom of a slow cooker. Leave the pan on the heat and add in the beef stock to deglaze, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Add the tomato paste and minced chipotle and whisk into the pan sauce. Bring the sauce to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer for a few minutes until the sauce has reduced and thickened slightly.
  • Add the diced onion and minced garlic on top of the seared beef in the slow cooker. Pour the pan sauce over the onions, garlic and beef. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until fork tender.
  • Remove the beef from the slow cooker and shred with two forks. Use a slotted spoon to remove the onions from the slow cooker and mix into the shredded beef.

SPICY CHIPOTLE SHREDDED BEEF FOR BURRITOS OR TACOS



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Prepared in a pressure cooker (or not), this meat comes out fork tender. It is SPICY, so don't be afraid to cut back on the chipotles. YUM!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Provided by Love to Eat

Categories     Roast Beef

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 burritos, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 -3 lbs beef roast (the pot roast cut)
1 onion (peeled quartered)
1 green pepper (seeded quartered)
5 -6 chipotle peppers, they are SPICY so adjust down if you dont like too much spice (canned in adobo)
1 cup fresh cilantro, rough chopped
5 -6 garlic cloves, smashed with edge of knife to peel
2 -3 teaspoons cumin, to your taste
2 -3 teaspoons oregano, to your taste
1 cup water
2 -3 teaspoons salt
2 -3 teaspoons pepper
2 -3 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Liberally salt and pepper roast then brown on all sides 5-8 minutes using olive oil in the bottom of the pressure cooker pan.
  • While the meat is browning chop onions, green peppers, cilantro, and get garlic peeled/smashed.
  • Remove roast onto platter. Drain excess fat/oil from pan. Put grate in bottom of the pressure cooker (don't worry if you dont have a grate), add meat, onions, green peppers, garlic, cilantro and chipotles. Season all with cumin and oregano to taste, add 1 cup of water. ** If no Pressure cooker don't worry, cover meat with water and simmer for 1 1/2 - 2 hours till tender.**.
  • Close pressure cooker, bring to pressure, then reduce heat and cook at 15psi for 1 hour, let cooker cool down naturally.
  • Remove meat from cooker to rest for 5 minutes, discard veggies (or if you prefer extra SPICY shred them up with the meat). Reserve a small amount of the liquid in pan.
  • Shred meat with two forks (discard any fat/gristle), return to reserved liquid and keep warm on low heat until ready to use in burritos or tacos with your favorite fillings.
  • ENJOY!

CHIPOTLE SHREDDED BEEF



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This beef is delicious whether you serve it all rolled up in a tortilla, with corn salsa in a burrito, in a bun or over rice or mashed potatoes. So many options! -Darcy Williams, Omaha, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 8h25m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 teaspoon canola oil
1 small onion, chopped
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce plus 2 teaspoons sauce
6 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 boneless beef chuck roast (2-1/2 pounds)
5 cups cooked brown rice
Shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese and reduced-fat sour cream, optional

Steps:

  • In a large skillet coated with cooking spray, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir 2-3 minutes or until tender. Stir in tomatoes, vinegar, peppers with sauce, garlic, brown sugar, bay leaves and spices. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 4-6 minutes or until thickened., Place roast in a 5-qt. slow cooker; add tomato mixture. Cook, covered, on low 8-10 hours or until meat is tender., Discard bay leaves. Remove roast; cool slightly. Skim fat from cooking juices. Shred beef with two forks. Return beef and cooking juices to slow cooker; heat through. Serve with rice. If desired, top with cheese and sour cream. Freeze option: Freeze cooled meat mixture and juices in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 345 calories, Fat 13g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 74mg cholesterol, Sodium 194mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SHREDDED BEEF BURRITO FILLING



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Make your next office party a taco bar or burrito bar! Set out the beef in the slow cooker on warm, along with tortillas, bowls of shredded cheese, salsa, sour cream, and chopped lettuce, jalapenos, onions and tomatoes. For a variation, I make Beef & Bean burritos by mixing a can of refried beans into 3 or 4 cups of cooked beef filling. -Hope Wasylenki, Gahanna, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 7h20m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

5 pounds boneless beef chuck roast, cut into 4 pieces
1/2 cup beef broth
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes in puree
1 jar (16 ounces) salsa verde
Optional: Tortillas, shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, guacamole, salsa and fresh cilantro leaves

Steps:

  • In a 6-qt. slow cooker, combine beef and broth. Cook, covered, on low until meat is tender, 6-8 hours. Remove meat; discard juices. When cool enough to handle, shred with two forks. Return to slow cooker., In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and jalapenos; cook and stir until softened, 3-4 minutes. Add garlic and seasonings; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in crushed tomatoes and salsa; bring to a boil. Pour mixture over shredded beef; stir to combine. Cook, covered, on high until heated through, about 1 hour., Using tongs, serve on tortillas for burritos or tacos; add toppings as desired., Freeze option: Freeze cooled meat mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 379 calories, Fat 21g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 123mg cholesterol, Sodium 509mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 39g protein.

SPICY BEEF BURRITOS



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These beef burritos contain various peppers and seasonings on top of refried beans. Top them off with lettuce, sour cream, cheese, and wrap up in a soft shell.

Provided by Luke

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

6 ounces sliced jalapeno peppers
1 tomato, diced
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chile peppers
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 onion, diced
1 ½ tablespoons hot sauce
¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1 pound ground beef
1 (1 ounce) package burrito seasoning
1 (14 ounce) can refried beans
6 (10 inch) flour tortillas
1 (10 ounce) bag shredded lettuce
1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
1 (8 ounce) package shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Mix jalapeno peppers, tomato, green chile peppers, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, onion, hot sauce, and cayenne pepper together in a large bowl.
  • Cook beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, stirring to break up clumps, about 5 minutes. Drain excess grease. Add jalapeno pepper mixture and burrito seasoning; cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until flavors combine, about 10 minutes.
  • Pour refried beans into a saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook and stir until heated through, about 5 minutes.
  • Warm each tortilla in the microwave until soft, 15 to 20 seconds. Spread a layer of refried beans on top. Divide beef mixture among tortillas. Top with lettuce, sour cream, and Cheddar cheese. Fold in opposing edges of each tortilla and roll up into a burrito.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 723.2 calories, Carbohydrate 59.9 g, Cholesterol 107.5 mg, Fat 38.9 g, Fiber 8.5 g, Protein 34 g, SaturatedFat 19.1 g, Sodium 2042.5 mg, Sugar 6.5 g

SLOW COOKER SHREDDED BEEF FOR TACOS AND BURRITOS



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Simplest dish ever! Serve this meat in tacos, burritos, taquitos, or get creative. Garnish with all your favorite toppings.

Provided by girlcabbie

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 8h5m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (4 pound) boneless beef chuck roast
2 (1 ounce) packages taco seasoning
1 onion, halved and sliced
1 teaspoon seasoned salt, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Place beef roast in crock of a slow cooker. Sprinkle taco seasoning over the beef; top with onion slices.
  • Cook on Low 8 to 10 hours.
  • Remove beef to a cutting board and shred with a pair of forks. Return beef to slow cooker and season with seasoned salt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252.6 calories, Carbohydrate 5.1 g, Cholesterol 68.9 mg, Fat 17 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 17.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 464.6 mg, Sugar 1.6 g

Tips:

  • Use a slow cooker to easily shred the beef. This method takes longer, but it is a hands-off approach that produces tender and flavorful results.
  • If you don't have a slow cooker, you can also braise the beef in a Dutch oven or large pot over low heat for 2-3 hours, or until the beef is fall-apart tender.
  • Use a sharp knife to thinly slice the onion and bell pepper. Thinly sliced vegetables will cook more evenly and quickly than thick slices.
  • If you like spicy food, use a hotter variety of chili powder, such as cayenne pepper or ancho chili powder. You can also add a pinch of red pepper flakes for an extra kick.
  • Serve the shredded beef with your favorite burrito or taco toppings, such as sour cream, guacamole, salsa, and shredded cheese.

Conclusion:

This spicy chipotle shredded beef is a delicious and versatile dish that can be used in a variety of Mexican-inspired recipes. Whether you are making burritos, tacos, or nachos, this shredded beef is sure to be a hit. It is also a great way to use up leftover beef roast or steak. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, give this spicy chipotle shredded beef a try. You won't be disappointed!

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