Hill Country Shredded Beef

Recipe By: Calphalon Team  -  Originally Published: 5/15/2012

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Courtesy of Calphalon

  • Servings: Serves 12 to 16
  • Prep Time: Less than 30 Minutes
  • Cook Time: Less than 60 Minutes
  • Level: Intermediate
  • Course: Entrée

Ingredients

3 1/2 to 4 pound boneless beef chuck roast
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon chili powder
Salt and pepper to taste
1 small bay leaf
1 medium onion cut into ¼ inch dice
1 14 1/2 ounce can of classic style stewed tomatoes, not drained
1 cup of canned chili peppers coarsely chopped
1 cup beef broth
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup chopped scallions
3 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
12 – 16 toasted onion rolls
4 cups shredded romaine lettuce​

Directions

Trim excess fat from the roast.
Combine the cumin, chili powder, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Using your fingers, rub this spice seasoning into the beef. Place the beef into the Calphalon Slow Cooker. Add the bay leaf, onions, stewed tomatoes, chili peppers and beef broth. Replace the cover on the slow cooker. Set the slow cooker on low and cook for 10 to 12 hours. Or cook on high heat for 5 to 6 hours.  At the end of the cooking time, remove the roast from the slow cooker and place it on a cutting board. Reserve the cooking liquids in the slow cooker. Using forks separate and shred the beef and return it to the cooker. Heat through and keep warm until ready to serve.  Immediately before serving, mix in the cilantro and scallions.

To serve
Using a slotted prep spoon, place some of the beef on the bottom of the bun. Sprinkle with cheese and romaine shred and top with other half of bun.