slow cooker essentials: achiote shredded beef

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Wichita, KS
Updated on May 6, 2022

Served this on Cinco De Mayo, for one of the fillings on the taco bar. It comes out fork tender, and the spices give it Mexican flavor notes with a hint of lime. Perfect for things like tacos or served on a plate with Mexican rice and warm tortillas. So, you ready… Let’s get into the kitchen.

prep time 4 Hr
cook time 4 Hr
method Slow Cooker Crock Pot
yield Several

Ingredients

  • PLAN/PURCHASE
  • 3 - 4 pounds chuck roast, cut into chunks or strips
  • 1/4 cup achiote paste, recipe link to follow
  • 3 tablespoons orange juice, freshly squeezed
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice, freshly squeezed
  • 2 teaspoons tamari sauce, or liquid aminos
  • SERVING ITEMS
  • mexican rice
  • tortillas, flour, or corn
  • lime wedges
  • queso cheese

How To Make slow cooker essentials: achiote shredded beef

  • Step 1
    PREP/PREPARE
  • Step 2
    You will need a slow cooker, crockpot, or Insta Pot, to make this recipe.
  • Step 3
    Where’s the Beef I tried this using several different cuts of beef, and I found that a chuck roast, with all its marbling, is the best for this recipe.
  • Step 4
    Achiote paste is a staple in many Mexican recipes. Here is the recipe that I use: https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/sauce-spread/seasoning-mix/south-of-the-border-essentials-achiote-paste.html
  • Step 5
    Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
  • Step 6
    Cut up the roast into large chunks or strips.
  • Step 7
    Place into a non-reactive bowl, and thoroughly coat the beef with the achiote paste.
  • Step 8
    Cover and place into the fridge for 2 – 3 hours, or overnight.
  • Step 9
    Mix together the orange juice, lime juice, and tamari sauce in a small bowl or measuring cup.
  • Step 10
    Remove beef from the fridge, add to the bowl of your slow cooker, then pour the cooking liquid over the top.
  • Step 11
    Seal and cook on high for two hours, and then on low for 2 hours.
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    Step 12
    Check it after the second hour of slow cooking, and it should be fork tender. If it is not, then give it about another 30 minutes or so.
  • Step 13
    Shred the beef using two forks, then place back into the slow cooker (on warm) until ready to serve.
  • Step 14
    PLATE/PRESENT
  • So yummy
    Step 15
    Serve as a filling for tacos, or on a plate with some rice and tortillas. Enjoy.
  • Stud Muffin
    Step 16
    Keep the faith, and keep cooking.

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