Copycat Qdoba Shredded Beef Recipe

Name: Copycat Qdoba Shredded Beef
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Part 1 (The Shredded Beef); 1 1/2 lbs boneless beef chuck (trimmed of fat and cut into 4 pieces); 1/2 medium onion, chopped; 2 tablespoons cilantro leaves (dried); 2 tablespoons oregano leaves (dried); 2 garlic cloves (halved); 1 beef bouillon cube (optional); 2 cups water; Part 2 (The Seasoning); 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 2 teaspoons canola oil; 1 cup beef broth (from Part 1); 3 tablespoons ground cumin; 2 tablespoons light brown sugar; 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce; 3 dashes pepper sauce; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Servings: persons

Part 1 (The Shredded Beef)
1 1/2 lbs boneless beef chuck (trimmed of fat and cut into 4 pieces)
1/2 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons cilantro leaves (dried)
2 tablespoons oregano leaves (dried)
2 garlic cloves (halved)
1 beef bouillon cube (optional)
2 cups water
Part 2 (The Seasoning)
2 garlic cloves, chopped
2 teaspoons canola oil
1 cup beef broth (from Part 1)
3 tablespoons ground cumin
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
3 dashes pepper sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

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Part 1:.
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Place all ingredients from part 1 into a stockpot that has a lid and bring to a boil.
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Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer with the lid on for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, or until the meat is nice and tender.
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When tender, remove the meat to a cutting board and shred the meat with either your fingers or 2 forks. DO NOT THROW AWAY COOKING WATER.
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Part 2:.
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Heat the oil in a large pan and saute the garlic.
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Add the shredded beef and 1 cup of strained cooking broth (can stretch with water if needed).
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Heat to a simmer and add the cumin, brown sugar, tomato sauce and heat through.
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Add pepper sauce and salt and pepper to taste.
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Serve as filling for burritos or tacos, with your favorite additions.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Part 1 (The Shredded Beef), 1 1/2 lbs boneless beef chuck (trimmed of fat and cut into 4 pieces), 1/2 medium onion, chopped, 2 tablespoons cilantro leaves (dried), and more.

Yes, Copycat Qdoba Shredded Beef falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Copycat Qdoba Shredded Beef

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