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How to make Shredded Beef

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Shredded Beef

We all need a simple Shredded Beef recipe, and here I will show you how I make mine. This recipe is super simple but delicious.

This recipe here is probably one of the first I’ve made that my husband said, “Wow, that was really good.” Whenever I make it, and as I’m shredding it, he’s always reaching into the bowl. Grabbing it by the hand full, I ask him if he wants me to put some in a bowl and eat it with a tortilla.

Honestly this is no fail recipe, one to keep in your books.

Shredded Beef

What can you do with it?

You can use this recipe to make just about anything

  • Tacos
  • Burritos
  • Quesadillas
  • Tamales
Ingredients to make Shredded Beef

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Let’s start making Shredded Beef

  • Cut beef chuck into long strips; this helps it cook faster.
  • In a 5-7 quart pot, add water, beef chuck, peppercorn, dried bay leaves, cumin seeds, and kosher salt.
  • Bring water to a boil; once it boils, bring it down to a simmer.
  • Simmer for 40-50 minutes, until beef is fully cooked and shreds easily.

Slow cooker method

  • In a slow cooker, add water, beef chuck, peppercorn, dried bay leaves, cumin seeds, and salt.
  • Cook on low for 7-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours; until beef shreds easily.

Tips

  • Beef can be stored in an airtight container and placed in the refrigerator for up to 5-7 days.
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How to make Shredded Beef


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  • Author: semiscratched
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 0 cups 1x

Description

This recipe is simple and basic but full of flavor; you would want to eat it by itself. It can be used to make any recipe that requires shredded beef.


Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 1 lb beef chuck
  • 1 teaspoon peppercorn
  • 2 dried bay leaves
  • 2 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 2 teaspoon kosher salt (or regular table salt )
  • 2 quarts water (Or enough water to cover about an inch above the meat.)


Instructions

  1. Cut beef chuck into long strips, this helps it cook faster.
  2. In a 5-7 quart pot, add water, beef chuck, peppercorn, dried bay leaves, cumin seeds, and kosher salt.
  3. Bring water to a boil; once it boils bring it down to a simmer.
  4. Simmer for 40-50 minutes, until beef is fully cooked and shreds easily.

Slow cooker method

  1. In a slow cooker, add water, beef chuck, peppercorn, dried bay leaves, cumin seeds, and salt.
  2. Cook on low for 7-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours; until beef shreds easily.

Notes

  • Beef can be stored in an airtight container and placed in the refrigerator for up to 5-7 days.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Cuisine: American, Mexican

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