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5 from 22 votes

Machaca Burritos

Indulge in the mouthwatering flavors of a Machaca Burrito: tender shredded beef, spices, and savory fillings wrapped in a warm tortilla.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time7 hours
Total Time7 hours 10 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: beef, burritos
Servings: 10 people
Calories: 440kcal
Cost: $22.40

Equipment

  • slow cooker
  • small bowl
  • whisk
  • forks

Ingredients

  • 3-4 pound chuck roast trimmed of excess fat
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced
  • ½ red bell pepper chopped
  • 3 large garlic cloves minced
  • 1 can Rotel with green chiles
  • 4 oz can chopped green chiles
  • ¼ cup lime juice
  • 2 Tablespoons Maggi sauce or soy sauce
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

FOR SERVING:

  • 10 burrito-sized tortillas
  • Shredded Mexican cheese
  • Shredded lettuce

Instructions

PREP MEAT:

  • Place the chuck roast into the bottom of a slow cooker insert.
  • Layer the onion, bell peppers, and garlic cloves on top.
  • Pour Rotel and green chiles on top.

MIX COOKING LIQUID:

  • Whisk together lime juice, Maggi sauce, salt, oregano, and pepper in a small bowl.
  • Pour the mixture into the slow cooker.

SLOW COOK:

  • Cover the slow cooker and cook on HIGH for 4-5 hours or LOW for 7-8 hours.

TO FINISH:

  • Use two forks to shred the meat.
  • Place meat in tortillas, top with desired toppings, and roll into burritos.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1burrito | Calories: 440kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 885mg | Potassium: 603mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 218IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 97mg | Iron: 5mg