Easy Mexican Shredded Beef

Shred pot roast (at least ½ of a 3lb roast).

Saute chopped ½ medium onion in olive oil and add 3 Tbsp minced garlic.

Add the shredded meat to the onion/garlic and heat through.

Add one packet of taco seasoning and ¾ cup of water. Mix.

Add one can of black beans, drained (15 oz.)

Add one can of diced green chilies (4 oz.)

Add one can of mushrooms (4 oz.). I use pieces and stems, because if I don’t my kids see them out immediately and pick them out.

Let this simmer for approximately 10 minutes.

Then the possibilities are endless!

Here is the list of “extras” that my family uses:

Shredded cheese, usually sharp
Sour Cream
Guacamole / sliced avocado
Cilantro
Shredded or Romaine lettuce

We’ve made tostadas, hard/soft tacos, burritos and taco salad with the shredded beef as it is pretty versatile. I’ve also just taken the shredded beef mixture, rolled it up in corn tortillas and fried them to make taquitos. I’ve spent afternoons frying up taquitos and putting them in freezer bags. Homemade taquitos are incredible! We personally like to mix sour cream and green taco sauce together to dip them in….YUMMY!