Slow Cooker Machaca Recipes

SLOW COOKER BEEF MACHACA

Steps:

• Season the beef with salt and pepper and place into the slow cooker.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the lime juice, beef broth, and Maggi. Stir in the other ingredients and then pour over the beef.
• Cook on low in the slow cooker for 8 hours. Then shred the beef using two forks and serve. I usually like to let the shredded beef hang out in all the cooking liquid/sauce for about 30 minutes before serving. Just keep the slow cooker on low.

SLOW COOKER MACHACA

Steps:

• Season beef roast and pork loin with the salt and pepper. Place seasoned beef and pork in a slow cooker.
• Set slow cooker to Low. Cover, and cook overnight or 8 to 10 hours. Drain the juices and shred the meat into strands. Return the meat to the slow cooker; pour the enchilada sauce and green chiles in with the shredded meat and cook on Low another 4 to 8 hours.

BIG BEN'S BEEF MACHACA

Steps:

• Place beef portions into the crock of a large slow cooker. Mix olive oil, Worcestershire sauce, lime juice together in a bowl; pour over the beef. Add diced tomatoes, sweet onion, green bell pepper, garlic, jalapeno pepper, beef broth, oregano, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper to the slow cooker.
• Cook on High for 1 hour. Change setting to Low and continue cooking until the beef is tender, about 6 1/2 hours.
• Remove beef with tongs to a cutting board. Shred with a pair of forks and return to the slow cooker. Continue cooking another 20 to 30 minutes.

MACHACA AKA SLOW COOKER BEEF BRISKET STRAIGHT FROM #THEKITCHEN

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic and jalapeno.
• Add a pinch of salt and about 8 grinds of black pepper.
• Whisk in the olive oil.
• To a large plastic bag, add the beef brisket.
• Pour the marinade into a bag over the beef, seal the bag fully, removing all air and squish around for a bit.
• Let the beef marinate for about 8 hours or overnight in the fridge.
• To a large sauté pan (or a stovetop safe slow cooker insert), add a touch of olive oil.
• Let heat over medium high heat.
• Remove the beef brisket from the marinade, discarding the marinade, and add the beef to the pan.
• Sear the beef on all sides and remove to a plate to rest for a minute.
• To the slow cooker, add the diced onions, red bell peppers, garlic, and jalapenos.
• Stir to combine.
• Crush the Mexican oregano between your fingers to release the flavor a bit and add to the slow cooker, followed by the fire roasted diced tomatoes.
• Test for seasoning and add any salt and pepper, if needed
• Stir everything to combine and nestle in the seared beef brisket and any juices.
• Pour over the beef broth, making sure it doesn't come over the top of the beef.
• Set the slow cooker to low and cook for about 8 1/2 hours.
• Remove from the slow cooker and let cool on a plate for about 10 minutes until you can shred it with forks.
• Skim the fat from the sauce and ladle some of the sauce mixture into a dish.
• Place the shredded beef into a serving bowl and ladle some of the warmed tomato sauce over the beef. Stir to combine.
• Serve with tortillas, sour cream, lettuce, and queso fresco along with the warmed sauce.
• Enjoy!

SLOW-COOKER BRAISED BRISKET (MACHACA)

Steps:

• For the marinade: Combine the Maggi sauce, lime juice, 2 tablespoons water, garlic and serranos in a medium-size bowl, season with salt and pepper. While whisking constantly, slowly add the olive oil, Put the brisket pieces into a large food-safe plastic bag and pour the marinade over it, turning the meat to coat. Seal and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or preferably overnight.
• Allow the meat to come to room temperature. Drain the meat and discard the marinade.
• For the brisket: Pour the oil into the bottom of a slow cooker. Add the onions, broth, peppers, oregano, garlic, chiles, tomatoes and some salt and pepper. Mix well, and then nestle the meat into the liquid in the bottom of the slow cooker. Cook the brisket on medium-high heat until the meat is tender and shreds easily with a fork, about 5 hours.
• Using a slotted spoon, transfer the meat to a cutting board and let stand until cool enough to handle, about 15 minutes. Shred the meat into 2-inch-long pieces. Return the shredded meat to the slow cooker, stir to combine, and let stand until the meat is hot, about 10 minutes. Taste and season with salt and pepper, if necessary.
• The warm braised meat can be used to fill burritos, tacos, tostadas or sandwiches. Leftover meat can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days or frozen in plastic freezer bags or containers for up to 1 month.
• For the tostadas: Spread about 1/3 cup of the warm meat over each of the crisp shells. Top each tostada with about 2 tablespoons lettuce, some diced avocado and 2 tablespoons salsa. Drizzle about 1 tablespoon crema over the top and garnish with crumbled queso fresco.
• Serve with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the top.

BEEF MACHACA

Steps:

• Place beef in crockpot.
• Cover roast with remaining ingredients except salsa.
• Cover crockpot and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until roast is tender and can be pulled with a fork.
• Remove the beef from the crockpot and set the cooking liquid aside.
• Using two forks, shred beef.
• Mix beef with salsa, and if you like it a little moister, add some of the cooking liquid to the meat.
• Adjust the seasoning and add salt and pepper if necessary.
• Use as a filling for tacos, burritos, enchiladas, chimis, etc.