Machaca Burritos

Elevate your taco night with these irresistibly flavorful Machaca Burritos, a perfect fusion of tender, slow-cooked beef and vibrant Tex-Mex ingredients. This recipe starts with a juicy chuck roast seasoned and seared to perfection, then slow-simmered with aromatic spices, tangy tomatoes, and beef broth until it’s fall-apart tender. Shredded beef is nestled into warm, pliable flour tortillas and topped with melty cheddar cheese, creamy sour cream, fresh cilantro, zesty salsa, and a hint of lime for a burst of flavor in every bite. Ideal for meal prepping or feeding a crowd, these hearty burritos are a comforting and satisfying dinner option that’s as fun to make as it is to eat. Perfect for lovers of Mexican-inspired cuisine, this dish is sure to become your next family favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:240 mins

Total Time:255 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 pounds Chuck roast
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 medium White onion, diced
• 2 medium Bell peppers, diced (any color)
• 4 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 14.5 ounces Canned diced tomatoes
• 1 cup Beef broth
• 2 teaspoons Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon Chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Lime juice
• 6 pieces Large flour tortillas
• 1 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded
• 0.5 cup Sour cream
• 0.25 cup Cilantro, chopped
• 0.5 cup Salsa

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy pot over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Season the chuck roast on both sides with salt and black pepper, then sear it in the pot until browned on all sides, about 4 minutes per side. Remove the roast and set it aside.

Step 3

In the same pot, add the diced onion and bell peppers and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

Step 4

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.

Step 5

Add the canned diced tomatoes, beef broth, ground cumin, dried oregano, chili powder, and the seared chuck roast back into the pot.

Step 6

Cover the pot with a lid and reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 4 hours, or until the beef is tender and can easily be shredded with a fork.

Step 7

Remove the beef from the pot and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded beef to the pot and stir in the lime juice.

Step 8

Warm the flour tortillas in a dry skillet or in the microwave until pliable.

Step 9

Spoon a generous portion of the beef mixture onto each tortilla and top with shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, salsa, and chopped cilantro.

Step 10

Roll the tortilla tightly into a burrito, folding in the sides as you go to enclose the filling.

Step 11

Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious Machaca Burritos!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2753.4 grams (2753.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4308

Total Fat 248.50g	319%
Saturated Fat 104.50g	523%
Polyunsaturated Fat 13.40g
Cholesterol 1020mg	340%
Sodium 10752mg	467%
Total Carbohydrate 229.10g	83%
Dietary Fiber 28.00g	100%
Total Sugars 48.20g
Protein 307.00g	614%

Vitamin D 60IU	301%
Calcium 1773mg	136%
Iron 50mg	276%
Potassium 5523mg	118%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 51.1%

Protein: 28.0%

Carbs: 20.9%