This is a super easy shredded beef recipe made in your slow cooker (crock pot). The ingredients are simple and so are the instructions.Six ways to serve shredded beef are also included.
4poundbeef roastLess expensive roast like chuck roast
2envelopebrown gravyI like McCormicks brown gravy mix envelpes
1envelopeRanch dressingHidden Valley is my favorite brand
1envelopeItalian seasoning dressingGood Seasons is a nice zesty Italian
1cupswater
Instructions
Pour the water and mix the packages of brown gravy and ranch dressing in with the water into your crockpot / slow cooker. I usually whisk it to get any lumps out.
Turn your crock pot on high. Add the beef roast to the water and seasoning mixtures. Plan on cooking at least 6 hours (time varies based on your slow cooker and the size of your roast). More is better than less. If the beef is easily shredded, go ahead and shred and turn the crockpot to warm setting until ready to serve. Avoid opening the lid - that increases the cooking time.
When the meat is fork tender, put it in a bowl and pull it with two forks to shred it. Bet you can't do that without taste-testing the meat! When you make this, your home will smell really good!
While I'm shredding the beef, I pour the gravy from the crock pot into a bowl. Let it sit for about 10 -15 minutes and skim off as much of the fat layer as you can.
Place the gravy and the shredded meat back into the crock pot, and change the temperature to low or warm until ready to serve. If serving right away, a serving dish that can be covered with foil also works.
Notes
Suggested serving methods include:Shredded beef with a side of vegetables (like broccoli)On a rollTacosEnchiladasNachosDetailed instructions are in the blog post https://momcrieff.com/shredded-beef-5-recipes-you-can-use-it-in/
Nutrition (I am not a nutritionist. These are estimates only)