Copycat Qdoba Shredded Beef

• Part 1 (The Shredded Beef)
• lbs boneless beef chuck (trimmed of fat and cut into 4 pieces)↗1 1⁄2 lbs
• medium onion, chopped↗1⁄2
• cilantro leaves (dry)↗2 tablespoons
• oregano leaves (dry)↗2 tablespoons
• garlic cloves (halved)↗2
• beef bouillon cube (optional)↗1
• water↗2 cups
• Part 2 (The Seasoning)
• garlic cloves, chopped↗2
• canola oil↗2 teaspoons
• beef broth (from Part 1)↗1 cup
• ground cumin↗3 tablespoons
• light brown sugar↗2 tablespoons
• can tomato sauce↗1 (8 ounce)
• dashes pepper sauce↗3
• teaspoon salt↗1
• teaspoon pepper↗1⁄8

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Part 1:.

2. 2

   Place all ingredients from part 1 into a stockpot that has a lid and bring to a boil.

3. 3

   Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer with the lid on for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, or until the meat is nice and tender.

4. 4

   When tender, remove the meat to a cutting board and shred the meat with either your fingers or 2 forks. DO NOT THROW AWAY COOKING WATER.

5. 5

   Part 2:.

6. 6

   Heat the oil in a large pan and saute the garlic.

7. 7

   Add the shredded beef and 1 cup of strained cooking broth (can stretch with water if needed).

8. 8

   Heat to a simmer and add the cumin, brown sugar, tomato sauce and heat through.

9. 9

   Add pepper sauce and salt and pepper to taste.

10. 10

    Serve as filling for burritos or tacos, with your favorite additions.