Slow cooker shredded beef recipe with a hint of citrus flavors hints of the Caribbean but doesn’t overwhelm. The perfect healthy shredded beef recipe for tacos, lettuce wraps, nachos or on its own. Easy and Paleo and AIP friendly!
How are your healthy new year’s resolutions going? We are still adhering to the Wahls Protocol. Mr. Peel is feeling better than ever. Sticking to the paleo based diet like Wahls, AIP or Whole30 can be hard without the right recipes. We have developed an arsenal of make ahead and crockpot meals like this citrus shredded beef.
It has Caribbean inspired flavors that stand on their own but also make a great base for so many options. We especially love it on lettuce wraps with shredded carrots, radishes and the easiest four-ingredient avocado sauce (which is always in our fridge or as the topping for our Sweet Potato Nachos). Yum.
How to Make Citrus Shredded Beef in the Slow Cooker
Put the beef, citrus, onions and spices in the crock pot. Cook on low heat until beef it fall apart tender. About 6 hours. I don’t bother searing the meat first unless I decide to make this in the oven.
Which works just like a braised. Sear, deglaze the pan, add the remaining ingrediants and cover. Bake at 325 F degrees for 3 hours. You can also giv ehtis recipe a try in your Instant Pot!
Essentially you can make citrus hredded beef in the manner that is easiest for you. Who doesn’t love a recipe that conforms to you? Oh, you? Then give our Pork Roast with Apples a try too!
And honestly, if you can make this, you can absolutely make our Nitrate-Free Corned Beef. Give it a try!
What make ahead, no fuss recipes are your go to? Share in the comments so we can all be healthier together!
Citrus Shredded Beef
Ingredients
- 2-3 lbs grass-fed beef roast we used a blade roast
- 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 lime zested & juiced
- 1 orange zested & juiced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ginger
- 1/4 tsp thyme
- 5 whole cloves
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a crock pot on low heat for 6-8 hours.
- Once beef is falling apart tender, remove the beef and drain the broth. Shred the beef with a fork. Be sure to pull out the cloves! Add back enough broth to keep it moist but not wet.
Notes
- If the lime and orange aren't juicy you may need to up to a 1/4 cup of water. Have restraint! You don't want it to be soupy.
- Depending on the shape of your roast and the crock pot size you may need to cut the beef into large chunks.
- AIP Compliant
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Lauren Vavala | DeliciousLittleBites says
Oh I just love the combination of citrus with any meat! I definitely need to give this a try soon – my whole family would love it!
Mahy Elamin says
Oh my goodness this beef looks good! My husband will be 100% enthusiastic about this recipe. This looks and sounds delicious! I can’t wait to try this soon!
Marisa Franca says
What a great flavor combination for beef. Normally I think of citrus with poultry, pork, or fish and only lime with beef. But your combination sounds marvelous. What a flavor-packed meal. Certainly, if you’re dieting and eating this you don’t feel deprived!!
Byron Thomas says
Who doesn’t love shredded beef? In my opinion, it’s so much better than pulled pork! I have a shredded beef recipe already, but mine does not include any cloves or citrus and I absolutely love both of those flavours. I’m making this right now!
Cheese Curd In Paradise says
I love the addition of the cloves and citrus! Shredded beef is so good, and I love the serving suggestion in butter lettuce wraps! What a delicious meal!