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September 16, 2025
Big Ben’s Beef Machaca Recipe
Big Ben's beef machaca recipe creates hearty and delicious Mexican slow cooker results that are incredibly versatile and consistently a hit at the fire station where substantial, satisfying meals are essential. This workplace-tested recipe proves its ability to satisfy hearty appetites while the versatility makes it practical for multiple meal applications. The fire station approval reflects exceptional quality while the hearty nature ensures complete satisfaction.
This hearty and delicious Mexican slow cooker recipe is so versatile and a hit at my husband’s fire station. Shred the meat and create anything from tacos to taquitos, or enjoy it all on it’s own!
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
7 hrs 50 mins
Total Time:
8 hrs 10 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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Ingredients
1 (4 pound) boneless beef chuck roast, trimmed and cut into 8 portions
½ cup olive oil
¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
2 limes, juiced
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 large sweet onion, diced
½ green bell pepper, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
½ cup beef broth
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon salt, or more to taste
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Directions
Place beef portions into the crock of a large slow cooker. Mix olive oil, Worcestershire sauce, lime juice together in a bowl; pour over the beef. Add diced tomatoes, sweet onion, green bell pepper, garlic, jalapeno pepper, beef broth, oregano, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper to the slow cooker.
Cook on High for 1 hour. Change setting to Low and continue cooking until the beef is tender, about 6 1/2 hours.
Remove beef with tongs to a cutting board. Shred with a pair of forks and return to the slow cooker. Continue cooking another 20 to 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 503 | Calories |
| 39g | Fat |
| 9g | Carbs |
| 28g | Protein |
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| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
| Calories 503 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 39g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat 12g | 61% |
| Cholesterol 103mg | 34% |
| Sodium 426mg | 19% |
| Total Carbohydrate 9g | 3% |
| Dietary Fiber 2g | 7% |
| Total Sugars 4g | |
| Protein 28g | 55% |
| Vitamin C 19mg | 21% |
| Calcium 70mg | 5% |
| Iron 6mg | 32% |
| Potassium 465mg | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
