Southwestern Shredded Beef Sandwiches Recipe

Name: Southwestern Shredded Beef Sandwiches
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 - 3 1/2 lbs boneless beef chuck roast; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 2 tablespoons chili powder; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can stewed tomatoes; 2 (4 ounce) cans diced green chilies; 1 cup coarsely chopped onion; 2 tablespoons chopped pickled jalapeno peppers; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (or a combination of both) or 2 cups monterey jack cheese (or a combination of both); 16 onion rolls or 16 kaiser rolls, split and toasted; lettuce leaf

Servings: persons

3 - 3 1/2 lbs boneless beef chuck roast
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
2 (4 ounce) cans diced green chilies
1 cup coarsely chopped onion
2 tablespoons chopped pickled jalapeno peppers
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (or a combination of both) or 2 cups monterey jack cheese (or a combination of both)
16 onion rolls or 16 kaiser rolls, split and toasted
lettuce leaf

1
Cut roast to fit a 4 quart slow cooker.
2
In a small bowl, mix together the cumin, chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; stir to combine.
3
Rub the mixture generously onto all sides of the beef.
4
Place the roast in the slow cooker.
5
Add in the undrained tomatoes, chile peppers, onion, and jalapeno peppers.
6
Cover and cook on LOW for 8-10 hours.
7
Shred the roast with 2 forks (may need to take the roast out of the slow cooker to do this step, if so, just add the shredded meat back to the slow cooker when finished and let heat thoroughly).
8
Add in the cilantro and season with salt/pepper if desired; stir to combine.
9
Sprinkle cheese over the bottoms of each roll.
10
With a slotted spoon, add 1/2 cup meat mixture on top of the cheese.
11
Add a lettuce leaf and place tops of rolls over lettuce.

623

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 - 3 1/2 lbs boneless beef chuck roast, 1 tablespoon ground cumin, 2 tablespoons chili powder, 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, and more.

Yes, Southwestern Shredded Beef Sandwiches 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.

Southwestern Shredded Beef Sandwiches

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