Shredded Beef Filling Two Ways
Tangy BBQ Sandwiches or Chipotle Tacos--your choice! This recipe provides two options to spice up a shredded Cross Rib Roast.
Cook Time: 3 hrs
Servings: 6
Ingredients: 6
Ingredients
Preparation
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Step 1
Heat oil in stockpot over medium heat until hot. Place beef Cross Rib Roast in stockpot; brown evenly. Pour off drippings; season with salt and pepper, as desired.
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Step 2
Add broth and garlic to stockpot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover tightly and simmer 2-1/4 to 2-1/2 hours or until roast is fork-tender.
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Step 3
Remove roast; cool slightly. Skim fat from cooking liquid; reserve liquid. Trim and discard excess fat from cooked roast. Shred roast with 2 forks. Use to prepare Tangy BBQ Sandwiches or Chipotle Tacos.
Tangy BBQ Sandwiches: Combine shredded roast and 1-1/2 cups prepared barbecue sauce in 3-quart saucepan. Cook over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes or until heated through, stirring frequently, adding enough reserved cooking liquid (up to 1/2 cup) to maintain a moist consistency, if necessary. Serve on split Kaiser rolls.
Chipotle Tacos: Combine shredded roast and 1 jar (16 ounces) prepared chipotle salsa in 3-quart saucepan. Cook over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes or until heated through, stirring frequently, adding enough reserved cooking liquid (up to 1/2 cup) to maintain a moist consistency, if necessary. Stir in 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, if desired. Serve mixture with warmed flour tortillas.
Nutrition Information
397 Calories
3g SAT FAT
33g PROTEIN
5.7 mg IRON
7.4 mg ZINC
* Based on a 2,000 calorie diet
** Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet
Nutrition information per serving of Tangy BBQ Sandwiches: 397 Calories; 99 Calories from fat; 11g Total Fat (3 g Saturated Fat; 5 g Monounsaturated Fat;) 80 mg Cholesterol; 1168 mg Sodium; 39 g Total Carbohydrate; 2.1 g Dietary Fiber; 33 g Protein; 5.7 mg Iron; 5.7 mg NE Niacin; 0.3 mg Vitamin B6; 2.5 mcg Vitamin B12; 7.4 mg Zinc; 49 mcg Selenium.
This recipe is an excellent source of Protein, Iron, Niacin, Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Selenium; and a good source of Vitamin B6.
Safe Handling Tips:
- Wash hands with soap and water before cooking and always after touching raw meat.
- Separate raw meat from other foods.
- Wash all cutting boards, utensils, and dishes after touching raw meat.
- Do not reuse marinades used on raw foods.
- Wash all produce prior to use.
- Cook steaks and roasts until temperature reaches 145°F for medium rare, as measured by a meat thermometer, allowing to rest for three minutes.
- Cook Ground Beef to 160°F as measured by a meat thermometer.
- Refrigerate leftovers promptly.
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