COPYCAT QDOBA SHREDDED BEEF

Copycat Qdoba Shredded Beef image

Provided by Carol

Categories Roast Beef

Time 2h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

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1 1/2 lbs boneless beef chuck (trimmed of fat and cut into 4 pieces)
1/2 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons cilantro leaves (dried)
2 tablespoons oregano leaves (dried)
2 garlic cloves (halved)
1 beef bouillon cube (optional)
2 cups water
2 garlic cloves, chopped
2 teaspoons canola oil
1 cup beef broth (from Part 1)
3 tablespoons ground cumin
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
3 dashes pepper sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Part 1:.
Place all ingredients from part 1 into a stockpot that has a lid and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer with the lid on for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, or until the meat is nice and tender.
When tender, remove the meat to a cutting board and shred the meat with either your fingers or 2 forks. DO NOT THROW AWAY COOKING WATER.
Part 2:.
Heat the oil in a large pan and saute the garlic.
Add the shredded beef and 1 cup of strained cooking broth (can stretch with water if needed).
Heat to a simmer and add the cumin, brown sugar, tomato sauce and heat through.
Add pepper sauce and salt and pepper to taste.
Serve as filling for burritos or tacos, with your favorite additions.