There’s something about meat that when it becomes shredded, it’s tastes SO much better than it would have in chunks or strips or as a steak. It’s true. Sometimes I’ll just get a huge craving for shredded meat and have to utilize my crock pot to it’s full potential. Full potential meaning me being a lazy ass and the crock pot just doing it’s job. I could eat shredded meat for every single meal AND snack and be completely content with life. It’s the small things.
But please don’t think this recipe is something elaborate or creative or really even should be called a recipe. I just wanted shredded beef for breakfast and was too lazy to do anything else. The title of this recipe should be ‘Easy as Fu Shredded Beef because I’m too lazy to try to come up with something on a Friday Night…yes I’m staying in on a Friday Night…by myself, with my nighty and warm booties on.’ Good title? Don’t worry, I watched ‘Friends with Benefits’ in my warm booties. Funny as sh*t. I wish Justin Timberlake was my best friend…and always naked.
Wanna know about my Sunday?! Of course you do. I had Kaladi coffee because I’m smart. Then I coached at CrossFit Broadway because I wanted to start my day off right. Then Laura and I went shopping at H&M. Sh*t show. So many females. So much estrogen. So many accessories. Then we had some boba tea at Lollicup. It’s this weird milkshake/slushy tea thing with tapioca balls in the bottom. They give you these big straws to suck the balls of goo out of the bottom of the cup. I almost choked on one. Slick lil boogas. They taste like nothing. Like if you were eating gummy bears that taste like carpet. That’s kinda what it’s like. I don’t even know what tapioca is. Yes, I know it’s not paleo for all your psychos out there. No, I don’t give a sh*t. Then I ate $6.18 worth of dark chocolate walnuts. I was a bit full. Then we watched ‘Crazy Stupid Love’ and it made me smile. I think I might still believe in love. Maybe, just maybe. Oh, and I’m eating cinnamon sauteed apples…I burnt them, like completely burnt them. I still ate them all. I don’t waste food. Mama didn’t raise no foo.
Oh yeah, then Laura ordered Jimmy John’s to see how long it took. 12:13. Disappointing. No, I didn’t eat Jimmy John’s. I would be be so sick. Tapioca balls won that fight.
Easy Shredded Beef
Ingredients
- 2–3lb sirloin steak (I bought it because it was on sale–buy whatever beef is cheap)
- 1–2 large yellow onions, sliced
- 1/2 cup chicken or beef broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
Instructions
- Pull out crockpot.
- Put meat in pot.
- Put broth in pot.
- Put onions on top of meat.
- Put spices on top of meat and onions.
- Cover.
- Put crock pot on low for 8-10 hours
- Take 2 forks and shred that b*tch.
- Eat it like you mean it.
Notes
I found most of my seasonings ingredients and used a Target promo code and save bunches!
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Holy balls you must have had a lot of caffeine on Sunday. I liked the other title, but it seemed a bit long winded. My crock pot really likes chicken breast and green chilli. Yum!
Love it! Nothing's better than throwing a hunk o' meat in the crock pot and walking away…. Well, maybe coming back to it 10 hours later and finding a no-fuss meal waiting for you.
Damon- when do i not have a lot of coffee? Sunday is no different. If anything, it's so cold out, I will be drinking 3-4 coffees a day.
Openid- crockpot = best idea of all time
Then we should get together and drink coffee cuz I have almost 2-3 pots a day stay home mom will do that to you and having a 3 month old and a 3 year old doesn’t help. But I’m excited about trying your recipe. And your blog is hilarious.
I’m making this right now. Only 9 hours and 47 minutes left.
Let me know how it turns out!!
It came out awesome! I think I’ll have it with eggs this morning.
oooooooooooo, drooling, good idea
Dear Juli,
This recipe was great. We had bought a chuck shoulder roast from Whole food, I put a spice rub on it and then the onions, Instead of Crock Pot, I put in my enamel cast iron pot and put it in a 225 degree oven for about 5-6 hours, no broth. It was out of this world, for an inexpensive cut of meat it was perfect. All the fat cooked out and surrounded that sucker, it was moist tender and spicy, we had it with broccoli and sweet potatoes.
Your New Jersey mom here – love -love -loved your recipe!!! I know Mike told you how much we enjoy your blog……take it from a woman in love after 35 years of marriage – you would be a catch for any guy out there…..!!!! Keep those recipes coming!!
Hey new parents!! I was just talking about you guys today! When do I get to come visit you two and cook all day long with you guys?! And wod with Mike of course! You two are just the best! And I hope you’re right Jo, I think I may need to travel though. No single good men out here.
Then you need to make a Philly stop!
Okay, this is the second time I made this recipe and its amazing!! I started a 4 week challenge of strict Paleo/Zone 1.5 weeks ago and every recipe that I’ve made from this website is delicious!! Thanks!!
Good!! Glad they’ve turned out well!
HEY-
My husband and I started a 30 day Paleo challenge also and LOVE LOVE LOVE your recipes! They are soooo good! And, your blog makes me laugh too. Anyways, just wanted to tell you how much we enjoy your food– keep up the good work!
Also, one quick question– could I turn it up to high heat for the last couple of hours to shorten the cooking time maybe 6-7 hours? I just put this in, but realized we may be in a bit of a time crunch to get my husband fed before work tonight…
Thanks again!!
Sorry I couldn’t comment back earlier Megan! i hope it still turned out delish! A high for 6-7 hours should be fine though!
Super Yum. I only wish that I had used more beef. 3# will definitely not last in my house! Love your recipes and your blog.
I feel the same way, shredded meat never lasts that long! Thanks Jenn!
Your recipes are off the hook…will be trying this one out this week, after i finish the 4lbs of pulled pork i just utilized the crockpot for…lol
Do you find with the shredded beef that rocking out a particular cut is best? My butcher will hook me up with any cut i need, so any input you have is appreciated 🙂
I like chuck roasts, those are pretty good for shredding stuff!