As Memorial Day approaches, it's the perfect time to fire up the grill and gather friends and family for a festive cookout. If you're looking to spice up your holiday menu, our Shredded Beef Burrito recipe promises to be a crowd-pleaser! We've taken the guesswork out of cooking the perfect, succulent shredded beef by using the Meater 2 Plus, an innovative wireless meat thermometer that ensures your beef is flawlessly cooked every time. This recipe not only delivers tender, flavorful beef wrapped in a soft tortilla, but it also adds a fun and interactive element to your cookout. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to impress your guests with these delicious burritos that are sure to become a new Memorial Day tradition!
Memorial Day Beef Burritos
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Juicy Shredded Beef Burrito
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Category
Entree
Cuisine
Mexican
Prep Time
30 minutes
Cook Time
8 hours
If you’ve been looking for the juiciest shredded beef to add to your burrito — look no further! The secret to a tender beef burrito is perfectly smoked beef, of course. Follow along for our tips and tricks on how to secure a savory and juicy burrito to make your tastebuds sing.
Meater
Ingredients
- 5 lbs chuck roast cut into large chunks
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4 tablespoons Sweet Smoked Chili Rub
- 13 dried guajillo peppers
- 5 arbol chile peppers
- 3 tablespoons chili powder
- 1.5 tablespoons cumin
- 1 teaspoon peppercorns
- 1 tablespoon Mexican oregano
- 5 cloves garlic
- 1 large onion, skin removed & halved
- 3 whole canned tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons canned chipotle peppers
- 6 cups beef broth
- Chopped cilantro
- Large tortillas
- Your favorite burrito additions (rice, beans, cheese, etc.)
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MEATER 2 Plus
- Large bowl
- Small bowl
- Blender
- Cutting board
- Foil pan
Tools For This Recipe
Directions
- First things first, let’s get the smoker going! Preheat your Traeger grill to “smoke” at 250°F (121°C).
Now, time to prep the meat! Cut your beef into thick cubes and give it a good rubdown with the chili seasoning blend, along with some salt and pepper.
Up next, it’s MEATER time. Insert your MEATER 2 Plus probe and set the internal temperature to 205°F (96°C) in the MEATER app. Place it in your grill, begin your cook in the MEATER app, and start smokin’.
While your beef is smoking, start prepping the sauce for your consommé. Remove the stems and seeds from the peppers and put them into the blender along with the whole tomatoes, chipotle peppers, onion, garlic, bay leaves, chicken bouillon, your spices (dried thyme, cumin, peppercorns, Mexican oregano) and beef broth. Then, blend, blend, blend until smooth!
When the MEATER app notifies you that your meat is ready, take it out of the smoker. After the MEATER app will alerts you that your steak has finished resting, place it in a foil pan. Now, pour the consommé liquid over the beef and cover it with foil. Place the pan back into the grill and let it smoke until the meat is tender and shreddable.
While your meat is getting tender, you can prep your favorite burrito fillings. Chop up your cilantro, onion, tomatoes, avocado and whatever else you like!
Once the beef is ready, shred it and reserve the consommé for dipping, if you’d like!
Assembly time! Grab a large tortilla and spread some consommé on the inside, so it soaks in all the goodness. Load up the large tortilla with the juicy beef and add in your favorite burrito additions such as rice, beans, cheese, and yummy vegetables. We recommend topping your burrito off with cilantro, onions and a squeeze of lime. Most importantly, enjoy! Yum!