Jul 13 2026
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Shredded Chicken, Shredded Beef, Ground Beef, Or Chorizo Recipe

Inspired by Juan's Flaming Fajitas & Cantina
Time1h
Serves4

Make Shredded Chicken, Shredded Beef, Ground Beef, Or Chorizo Recipe in just 1h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Shredded Chicken

Shredded Beef

Ground Beef

Chorizo

Method

Shredded Chicken

  1. 1

    Combine Ingredients

    In a slow cooker, place the boneless chicken breasts.

  2. 2

    Add Broth

    Pour the chicken broth over the chicken breasts.

  3. 3

    Season

    Drizzle olive oil over the chicken, then sprinkle garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.

  4. 4

    Cook

    Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is tender.

  5. 5

    Shred Chicken

    Once cooked, shred the chicken with two forks and mix it with the juices in the slow cooker.

Shredded Beef

  1. 6

    Combine Ingredients

    Place the beef chuck roast in the slow cooker.

  2. 7

    Add Broth

    Pour the beef broth over the roast.

  3. 8

    Season

    Sprinkle cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper over the beef.

  4. 9

    Cook

    Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 4-5 hours until the beef is tender.

  5. 10

    Shred Beef

    Shred the beef using two forks and mix it with the broth in the slow cooker.

Ground Beef

  1. 11

    Heat Oil

    In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil.

  2. 12

    Sauté Onion and Garlic

    Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking until the onion is translucent.

  3. 13

    Cook Ground Beef

    Add ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula.

  4. 14

    Season and Finish

    Season with salt and black pepper, cooking until the beef is browned and cooked through.

  5. 15

    Serve

    Drain excess fat if necessary, then serve or store for later use.

Chorizo

  1. 16

    Cook Chorizo

    In a skillet over medium heat, cook the chorizo sausage until browned and fully cooked.

  2. 17

    Add Vegetables

    Add the chopped onion, red bell pepper, and minced garlic to the skillet.

  3. 18

    Sauté Vegetables

    Cook until the vegetables are soft and tender.

  4. 19

    Finish and Serve

    Stir in chopped cilantro, salt, and black pepper before serving.

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