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crockpot carne mechada
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5 from 4 votes

Crockpot Carne Mechada

Carne Mechada is a delicious shredded beef dish that is slow-cooked in a flavorful sauce with tomatoes, chiles, herbs, and spices. This slow cooker recipe is perfect for busy families who want a home-cooked meal that's easy to make and tastes great.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time6 hours
Total Time6 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 391kcal
Author: Valerie Cooper

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds chuck roast

For Seasoning Roast

  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

For Slow Cooker

  • 1 can diced tomatoes 14.5 ounces
  • 1 can tomato sauce 8 ounces
  • 1 can diced green chiles 4 ounces
  • ¼ cup light brown sugar
  • 1 can dark lager beer 12 ounces, dark lager or stout

Instructions

  • Season Roast: Season chuck roast with salt, pepper, and garlic powder on both sides and place inside slow cooker.
    sprinkling salt, pepper, and garlic powder over a chuck roast in a slow cooker
  • Add Remaining Ingredients To Slow Cooker: Add the rest of the ingredients on top of the roast in the order listed - diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, diced green chiles, brown sugar, beer.
    pouring a can of beer over the ingredients for carne mechada in the crockpot
  • Cook On High For 6 Hours: Set the slow cooker to cook on 'High' for 6 hours or until the roast is tender.
    setting a crockpot to cook on high for six hours to make carne mechada
  • Shred Roast: Shred roast with two forks, discarding any fatty pieces, and serve!
    shredding a chuck roast in a crockpot to make carne mechada