Best Mexican Shredded Beef Wraps Recipes

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MEXICAN SHREDDED BEEF WRAPS



Mexican Shredded Beef Wraps image

The first time I served these wrap sandwiches was at the party following my son's baptism. Everyone liked them so much that it's become one of my go-to slow-cooker recipes. -Amy Lents, Grand Forks, North Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 6h20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 small onion, finely chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 boneless beef chuck roast (2 to 3 pounds)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1/4 cup lime juice
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
6 flour or whole wheat tortillas (8 inches)
Optional toppings: Torn romaine, chopped tomatoes, sliced avocado and sour cream

Steps:

  • Place onion, jalapeno and garlic in a 4-qt. slow cooker. Sprinkle roast with salt and pepper; place over vegetables. In a small bowl, mix tomato sauce, lime juice, chili powder, cumin and cayenne; pour over roast., Cook, covered, on low 6-8 hours or until meat is tender. Remove roast; cool slightly. Shred meat with 2 forks; return to slow cooker. Serve beef on tortillas with toppings of your choice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 428 calories, Fat 18g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 98mg cholesterol, Sodium 696mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 35g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

PRESSURE-COOKER MEXICAN SHREDDED BEEF WRAPS



Pressure-Cooker Mexican Shredded Beef Wraps image

The first time I served these wrap sandwiches was at the party after my son's baptism. Everyone liked them so much that it's become one of my go-to party recipes. -Amy Lents, Grand Forks, North Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 boneless beef chuck roast (2 to 3 pounds), halved
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup lime juice
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
6 flour or whole wheat tortillas (8 inches)
Optional toppings: Torn romaine, chopped tomatoes, sliced avocado and sour cream

Steps:

  • Sprinkle roast with salt and pepper; place in a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker. Top with onion, jalapeno and garlic. In a small bowl, mix tomato sauce, water, lime juice, chili powder, cumin and cayenne; pour over roast. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 50 minutes. Let pressure release naturally. A thermometer inserted in beef should read at least 145°. , Remove roast; cool slightly. Shred meat with 2 forks; return to pressure cooker. Serve beef on tortillas with toppings of your choice. Freeze option: Freeze cooled meat mixture and juices in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little water if necessary.

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