Copycat Qdoba Shredded Beef

Total Time: 2 hrs 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 1/2 lbs boneless beef chuck (trimmed of fat and cut into 4 pieces)
• 1/2 medium onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons cilantro leaves (dried)
• 2 tablespoons oregano leaves (dried)
• 2 garlic cloves (halved)
• 1 beef bouillon cube (optional)
• 2 cups water
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 2 teaspoons canola oil
• 1 cup beef broth (from part 1)
• 3 tablespoons ground cumin
• 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 3 dashes pepper sauce
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Recipe

• 1 part 1:.
• 2 place all ingredients from part 1 into a stockpot that has a lid and bring to a boil.
• 3 reduce heat to medium-low and simmer with the lid on for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, or until the meat is nice and tender.
• 4 when tender, remove the meat to a cutting board and shred the meat with either your fingers or 2 forks. do not throw away cooking water.
• 5 part 2:.
• 6 heat the oil in a large pan and saute the garlic.
• 7 add the shredded beef and 1 cup of strained cooking broth (can stretch with water if needed).
• 8 heat to a simmer and add the cumin, brown sugar, tomato sauce and heat through.
• 9 add pepper sauce and salt and pepper to taste.
• 10 serve as filling for burritos or tacos, with your favorite additions.