Shredded Taco Beef
This Shredded Taco Beef delivers 26g protein and 198 calories per serving — efficient fuel that scales across 12 portions. One stovetop prep session covers nearly two weeks of lunch or dinner foundations you can build on. Lean macros make it useful for cutting phases while maintaining muscle during calorie deficits.
Ingredients
- •Beef Shoulder Roast, Boneless(1361g)
- •Chili powder(30g)
- •Cumin, Ground(15g)
- •Oregano, Dried(5g)
- •Red pepper flakes(1g)
- •1/2 tsp salt ($0.05)
- •Garlic(300g)
Instructions
- 1Combine the dry spices in a small bowl (chili powder, cumin, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt). Peel the cloves of garlic.
- 2Cut the beef roast into large chunks (2-3 inches square). Place the beef and spice mix in a large, gallon-sized zip top bag and shake to coat the meat in spices. Either move on to the next step or refrigerate the bag of seasoned meat until you’re ready to cook (up to one day).
- 3Place the seasoned meat in the slow cooker in a single layer across the bottom. Add just enough water to come up to the top of the meat (about 1.5-2 cups). Secure the lid, turn the heat on to low, and cook for 8 hours.
- 4After 8 hours of cooking, carefully remove the lid of the slow cooker. Use two forks to shred the meat – it should be tender enough to just fall apart. Taste the mixture and adjust the salt and other seasonings to your liking. Remove the meat from the liquid with tongs and serve immediately.
Nutrition — Per Serving
198
calories
26g
protein
6g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 10g
- Saturated fat
- 2.4g
- Sodium
- 160 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 1.7g
12 servings per batch · ~143g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Shredded Taco Beef have per serving?
Each serving contains 26g of protein and only 198 calories, making it an extremely lean protein source. With 6g fat and 10g carbs, it's one of the most macro-efficient beef options in the PrepForge library.
How long does Shredded Taco Beef take to prep?
This recipe qualifies as quick prep and yields 12 servings in one batch, so you're getting a full week-plus of lunch or dinner protein from one stovetop session. That scales to roughly 2-3 minutes of active time per meal across the week.
Is Shredded Taco Beef good for fat loss?
At 198 calories and 26g protein per serving, this is a top-tier choice for cutting phases where keeping calories low while maintaining muscle is the goal. The minimal fat content (6g) lets you allocate remaining macro budget to carbs or fats from other meals.
