slow cooker essentials: achiote shredded beef
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
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Step 1PREP/PREPARE
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Step 2You will need a slow cooker, crockpot, or Insta Pot, to make this recipe.
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Step 3Where’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.
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Step 4Achiote 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
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Step 5Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
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Step 6Cut up the roast into large chunks or strips.
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Step 7Place into a non-reactive bowl, and thoroughly coat the beef with the achiote paste.
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Step 8Cover and place into the fridge for 2 – 3 hours, or overnight.
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Step 9Mix together the orange juice, lime juice, and tamari sauce in a small bowl or measuring cup.
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Step 10Remove beef from the fridge, add to the bowl of your slow cooker, then pour the cooking liquid over the top.
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Step 11Seal and cook on high for two hours, and then on low for 2 hours.
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Step 12Check 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.
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Step 13Shred the beef using two forks, then place back into the slow cooker (on warm) until ready to serve.
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Step 14PLATE/PRESENT
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Step 15Serve as a filling for tacos, or on a plate with some rice and tortillas. Enjoy.
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Step 16Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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Category:
Beef
Culture:
Mexican
Ingredient:
Beef
Diet:
Gluten-Free
Diet:
Dairy Free
Diet:
Wheat Free
Method:
Slow Cooker Crock Pot
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