It’s amazing how much flavor a can of green chile enchilada sauce can add to a dish. This Tex-Mex-inspired pulled beef roast is tender, slightly spicy, juicy, and delicious whether it’s served over mashed potatoes or rice. If you’re a huge taco fan, this shredded beef can also be used to make the most amazing soft tacos.
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Ingredients:
- 2 Large Sweet Yellow Onions
- 1/4 Cup Light Brown Sugar, Packed
- 1 Tablespoon Paprika
- 1 Teaspoon Cayenne
- 1 Teaspoon Chili Powder
- 1 Teaspoon Ground Sea Salt
- 1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1/2 Teaspoon Finely Ground Black Pepper
- Beef Roast (Approximately 3 Pounds)
- 3 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 (28-oz.) Can Green Chile Enchilada Sauce
Directions:
- Peel each onion, cut it in half, and then thinly slice each onion half using a mandoline or a sharp knife.
- Place the sliced onions into the bottom of a crockpot; set aside.
- In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, paprika, cayenne, chili, salt, garlic, and pepper.
- Coat the beef roast with the seasoning mixture and use your hands to knead the seasoning into the roast.
- Heat a large skillet or Dutch oven over high heat, add the olive oil, and then sear each side of the beef roast until dark brown.
- Place the browned beef roast on top of the sliced onions and then pour the enchilada sauce over it.
- Cook on low heat for at least 8 hours or until the beef roast is tender.
- Shred the beef with two forks before serving.
Suggestions:
- Use this shredded beef to make soft tacos or serve the beef over rice or mashed potatoes.
- There will be plenty of sauce to go along with this shredded beef, which is not accurately shown in the pictures included here. Make sure to save any leftover pulled beef in the liquid to prevent it from drying out.
Improvements:
- Add a few finely diced carrots to the crockpot along with the onions.
- Use this pulled beef to set up a make-your-own taco station along with shredded cheddar, sour cream, guacamole, salsa, and soft tacos.
Ingredients:
- 2 Large Sweet Yellow Onions
- 1/4 Cup Light Brown Sugar, Packed
- 1 Tablespoon Paprika
- 1 Teaspoon Cayenne
- 1 Teaspoon Chili Powder
- 1 Teaspoon Ground Sea Salt
- 1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1/2 Teaspoon Finely Ground Black Pepper
- Beef Roast (Approximately 3 Pounds)
- 3 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 (28-oz.) Can Green Chile Enchilada Sauce
Directions:
- Peel each onion, cut it in half, and then thinly slice each onion half using a mandoline or a sharp knife.
- Place the sliced onions into the bottom of a crockpot; set aside.
- In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, paprika, cayenne, chili, salt, garlic, and pepper.
- Coat the beef roast with the seasoning mixture and use your hands to knead the seasoning into the roast.
- Heat a large skillet or Dutch oven over high heat, add the olive oil, and then sear each side of the beef roast until dark brown.
- Place the browned beef roast on top of the sliced onions and then pour the enchilada sauce over it.
- Cook on low heat for at least 8 hours or until the beef roast is tender.
- Shred the beef with two forks before serving.
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TASTE OF HOME FEATURED RECIPE
This “Shredded Green Chile Beef” recipe has been featured in Taste of Home. CLICK HERE to see the recipe. This recipe was a Runner-Up in the Taste of Home “School-Night Dinners” Contest and was featured in the 2019 Taste of Home “Slow Cooker Recipes” Cookbook and the 2021 Taste of Home “Slow Cooker & One-Dish Recipes” Cookbook.