Taco Bowls

Name: Taco Bowls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 7 h
Total time: 7 h 15 min
Yield: 10 servings.
Ingredients: 1 boneless beef chuck roast (2-1/2 pounds), cut in half; 1/4 cup beef broth; 1 tablespoon canola oil; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped; 1 garlic clove, minced; 3 teaspoons chili powder; 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin; Dash salt; 2 cups canned crushed tomatoes in puree; 1 cup salsa verde; 5 cups hot cooked brown rice; 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed, drained and warmed; 1 cup pico de gallo; Optional ingredients: reduced-fat sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, sliced avocado, lime wedges and warmed corn tortillas

When it’s done slow cooking, this beef shreds like a dream. We make it often, because it’s super easy to customize with fun, fresh and healthy toppings. —Hope Wasylenki, Gahanna, Ohio

Ingredients

1 boneless beef chuck roast (2-1/2 pounds), cut in half
1/4 cup beef broth
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
3 teaspoons chili powder
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
Dash salt
2 cups canned crushed tomatoes in puree
1 cup salsa verde
5 cups hot cooked brown rice
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed, drained and warmed
1 cup pico de gallo
Optional ingredients: reduced-fat sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, sliced avocado, lime wedges and warmed corn tortillas

Directions

Place beef and broth in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low until meat is tender, 6-8 hours.
Remove beef; discard juices. Return beef to slow cooker; shred with two forks.
In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat; saute onion and jalapeno until softened, 3-4 minutes. Add garlic and seasonings; cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in tomatoes and salsa; bring to a boil. Add to beef, stirring to combine. Cook, covered, on high until flavors are blended, about 1 hour.
To serve, place rice in bowls. Top with beef mixture, beans and pico de gallo. Serve with additional ingredients as desired.
Freeze option: Freeze cooled meat mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 389 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 74mg cholesterol, 550mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 5g fiber), 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2-1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.

Originally published as Shredded Beef Burrito Filling in Healthy Recipes 2017