Shredded Beef Filling Two Ways
Courtesy of The Beef Checkoff 6 Servings • 20 Min. Prep Time • 2 Hrs. 25 Min. Cook Time| Ingredients |
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| 2 1/2 lb. boneless beef chuck shoulder pot roast |
| 2 tsp. olive oil |
| salt |
| pepper |
| 1 can (14-14 1/2 oz.) beef broth |
| 2 Tbsp. minced garlic |
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| Taco BBQ Sandwiches: |
| 1 1/2 c. barbeque sauce |
| Kaiser rolls |
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| Chipotle Tacos: |
| 1 Jar (16 oz.) chipotle salsa |
| 3 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro |
| flour tortillas |
Directions:
1. Heat oil in stockpot over medium heat until hot. Place beef pot roast in stockpot; brown evenly. Pour off drippings; season with salt and pepper, as desired.
2. Add broth and garlic to stockpot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover tightly and simmer 2-1/4 to 2-1/2 hrs. or until pot roast is fork-tender.
3. Remove pot roast; cool slightly. Skim fat from cooking liquid; reserve liquid. Trim and discard excess fat from cooked pot roast. Shred pot roast with 2 forks. Use to prepare Tangy BBQ Sandwiches or Chipotle Tacos.
* Tangy BBQ Sandwiches: Combine shredded pot roast and 1-1/2 c. prepared barbecue sauce in 3-quart saucepan. Cook over medium heat 8 to 10 min. or until heated through, stirring frequently, adding enough reserved cooking liquid (up to 1/2 c.) to maintain a moist consistency, if necessary. Serve on split Kaiser rolls.
* Chipotle Tacos: Combine shredded pot roast and 1 jar (16 oz.) prepared chipotle salsa in 3-quart saucepan. Cook over medium heat 8-10 min. or until heated through, stirring frequently, adding enough reserved cooking liquid (up to 1/2 c.) to maintain a moist consistency, if necessary. Stir in 3 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro, if desired. Serve mixture with warmed flour tortillas.
* Nutrition information is per serving for Tangy BBQ Sandwich.
* Recipe Courtesy of The Beef Checkoff
Nutrition:
Calories: 397; Total Fat: 11g; Saturated Fat: 3g; Cholesterol: 80mg; Total Carbs: 39g; Fiber: 2g; Protein: 33g; Sodium: 1168mg;