There are so many ways to prepare a beef roast. Beef roasts are one of the most underrated cuts of beef, in my humble opinion! Beef roasts are great for preparing to enjoy with multiple meals throughout the week. Below I am sharing a recipe for a beef roast that packs a punch with a spicy flavor. There are so many ways to enjoy it; whether it’s in tacos, nachos, soup, or even with a salad. I am confident you will find this beef recipe meets the needs of many meals! 

You will need:

• 3 pound beef roast, defrosted
• ½ cup water or broth
• 1 cup green salsa
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 onion, sliced
• 1 Tbsp chili powder
• 1 tsp cumin
• Salt and pepper 

Be sure to remove your beef roast from the freezer 2-3 days before cooking it. You can safely defrost the roast by placing it in the refrigerator. I place it in a 9×13 pan on the lowest shelf in our refrigerator. 

Place the defrosted roast in your slow cooker. After that, you will add the liquid. Water or broth both work fine for this recipe. 

Next up you will add the salsa, onion, garlic, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper to the slow cooker. I sprinkle the dry seasonings on the roast first, and then drizzle the salsa over the top of the roast. 

Once you have added the seasonings, liquid, and salsa, place the lid on the slow cooker. Then you will set it to low and walk away! This roast will be ready in eight hours. When time is up, remove the roast from the slow cooker and place on a cutting board or a sheet pan. Use two forks to shred the beef, it should fall apart fairly easily. Add some of the onions and some of the drippings in with the beef for additional flavor. 

If you are going to enjoy the beef another day, save the drippings in a separate container and store in the refrigerator. You will notice as it cools that the fat separates to the top. Before you warm the shredded beef, remove that excess fat and add the drippings in with the beef. This will bring moisture and flavor into the meat and send it over the top with flavor! 

This recipe is great for shredded beef to use in tacos, nachos, soup, wraps, burritos, or on salads!