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crockpot mexican shredded beef for torta.
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Crockpot Mexican Shredded Beef Torta

When it comes to comfort food, Mexican Shredded Beef Torta is a classic. This hearty shredded beef sandwich is made with tender, shredded beef that is slow cooked in a flavorful sauce of spices and herbs.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time6 hours
Total Time6 hours 10 minutes
Course: Lunch, Main Dishes
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 6 sandwiches
Calories: 511kcal
Author: Kelly Bloom
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Equipment

Ingredients

Mexican Shredded Beef

  • 1 cup Beef broth
  • 2 lb Beef Chuck roast, trimmed of fat
  • 1 teaspoon Cocoa powder unsweetened
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon ground
  • ½ teaspoon Cloves ground
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin ground
  • ½ teaspoon Anise seeds whole
  • 1 teaspoon Chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon Oregano
  • 1½ teaspoon Salt
  • 6 Bolillo rolls or hoagie rolls

Mexican Beef Tortas Toppings

  • Shredded Cabbage
  • Cotija cheese crumbled, or shredded cheese of choice
  • Avocado slices
  • Sour cream
  • Cilantro fresh, chopped
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Instructions

  • Combine the cocoa powder, cinnamon, ground cloves, cumin, anise seeds, chili powder, and oregano in a small bowl.
    1 teaspoon Cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon Cinnamon, ½ teaspoon Cloves, 1 teaspoon Cumin, ½ teaspoon Anise seeds, 1 teaspoon Chili powder, 1 teaspoon Oregano, 1½ teaspoon Salt
  • Cover the top of the roast with the spice seasoning blend, coating all sides. Allow the beef to sit with the seasoning for 30 minutes to 1 hour in the refrigerator.
  • Add the beef broth to the bottom of the crockpot, then set the beef in next.
    2 lb Beef, 1 cup Beef broth
  • Cover the crockpot and cook for 6 hours on LOW, or 3 hours on HIGH.
  • Shred the beef and cook in the crockpot for 1 additional hour on HIGH.
  • Open up the bolillo or hoagie rolls and hollow out by removing some of the soft bread.
    6 Bolillo rolls
  • Add shredded cabbage, Mexican pickled carrots, Pickled Red Onions, or any toppings you prefer.
    Shredded Cabbage, Sour cream, Cilantro
  • Add meat and drizzle with some of the broth in the crockpot. Top with slices of avocado and cheese. Serve and enjoy.
    Avocado slices, Cotija cheese

Notes

  • For extra flavor, brown the beef in a mixture of oil and butter.
  • Add a splash of beer to the crockpot for extra depth of flavor.
  • Garnish with your favorite toppings, such as shredded Pepper Jack cheese, sour cream, avocado, and cilantro.

Nutrition

Calories: 511kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 107mg | Sodium: 1085mg | Potassium: 503mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 110IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 84mg | Iron: 5mg