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: 1 cup chopped onion (1 large); 1 tablespoon cooking oil; 2 cups cooked shredded beef; 1 (10 ounce) candiced tomatoes and green chilies; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro; ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (or Monterey Jack cheese 2 ounces); 4 onion rolls, split and toasted, if desired (or rolls of choice); 1 cup shredded lettuce; sliced jalapeno pepper

Servings: persons

1 cup chopped onion (1 large)
1 tablespoon cooking oil
2 cups cooked shredded beef
1 (10 ounce) candiced tomatoes and green chilies
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (or Monterey Jack cheese 2 ounces)
4 onion rolls, split and toasted, if desired (or rolls of choice)
1 cup shredded lettuce
sliced jalapeno pepper

1
In a large saucepan, cook the onion in hot oil over medium heat about 4 minutes or until tender.
2
Add shredded beef, undrained tomatoes, cumin, and chili powder.
3
Bring to boiling; reduce heat.
4
Simmer, uncovered, about 5 minutes or until heated through and desired consistency.
5
Stir in cilantro.
6
To serve, sprinkle some of the cheese over bottoms of onion rolls.
7
Spoon about 1/2 cup meat mixture over cheese on each bun.
8
Place a few jalapeno slices on top if desired.
9
Sprinkle with remaining cheese and the shredded lettuce.
10
Add roll tops.

465

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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: 1 cup chopped onion (1 large), 1 tablespoon cooking oil, 2 cups cooked shredded beef, 1 (10 ounce) candiced tomatoes and green chilies, 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Southwestern Shredded Beef Sandwiches

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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