Copycat Qdoba Shredded Beef Recipes

COPYCAT QDOBA SHREDDED BEEF

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.

THE BEST QDOBA QUESO RECIPE

Steps:

• Combine cheeses, poblano, fire-roasted tomatoes, and heavy cream in your slow cooker. You could also put it in a large pot on the stove top.
• Mix together; cook on high for 1.5 hours or low for 2-3 hours. Mix partway through to help get better melted cheese and combination of all the ingredients.
• If using the stove, cook on low for about an hour, stirring occasionally.
• After cooked, add jalapeno juice, salt, and pepper to taste. Start with a little bit less jalapeno juice and add more to adjust the flavor to your liking.

BARBACOA-STYLE SHREDDED BEEF

Steps:

• Season beef chunks with salt and pepper on all sides.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef in batches; cook until browned, about 1 minute per side. Transfer beef to a slow cooker.
• Combine beef broth, apple cider vinegar, lime juice, chipotle peppers, garlic, cumin, oregano, and cloves in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper and mix well. Pour over beef in the slow cooker. Stir in bay leaves.
• Cook on Low until beef is fork-tender, 8 to 10 hours.
• Discard bay leaves. Remove beef and shred using 2 forks. Return beef to the slow cooker to marinate in the sauce for at least 10 more minutes before serving.