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Mexican Pot Roast

Time: 6 hours 5 minutes

Yield: 6 servings

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If you're hoping to host a Taco Tuesday or have the gang over for a Tex-Mex feast, Mexican Pot Roast is the easiest, most delicious way to make that happen! It's as simple as only needing two ingredients: tender beef chuck roast and tangy salsa, and dumping them into a slow cooker to do all the work. Sounds pretty great, huh? Enjoy it on tacos, salads, quesadillas, you name it! Mexican Pot Roast literally brings the fiesta to you!

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Ingredients

  • 1 (3-4-pound) beef chuck roast
  • 1 (16-ounce) jar salsa
  • salt, optional and to taste
  • pepper, optional and to taste

Directions

Step 1 -In a slow cooker, add the beef chuck roast.

Step 2 -Cover the meat with the salsa.

Step 3 -Season the meat with the salt and the pepper, if needed.

Step 4 -Cook on low until the meat is tender, about 6-8 hours.

Step 5 -Transfer the cooked roast onto a cutting board and shred with 2 forks while removing and discarding any unwanted fat.

Step 6 -Place the shredded meat back into the slow cooker and mix with the juices.

Step 7 -Serve.

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