This is a recipe from an issue of Wasatch Woman magazine and held on to it to help use up leftover roast beef. I finally had some leftover roast and found it when I was looking through my files of recipes to try. The recipe originally was intended to be used for tacos, which you still could do, but I made it into shredded beef nachos.
Also, it would be excellent to use in a burrito, quesadilla, or even a tostada. It was easy, tasty, and a great way to use up leftovers. It was a hit with the whole family. Plus, cumin is one of my favorite spices for Mexican dishes.
Here is what you need to make the
Shredded Beef Nachos
- LEFTOVER POT ROAST
- CANNED PETITE DICED TOMATOES (I USED THE KIND WITH ONION ALREADY IN IT)
- BEEF STOCK (I JUST MADE SOME FROM A BOUILLON CUBE)
- CHILI POWDER
- CUMIN
- TORTILLA CHIPS
- WHATEVER OTHER TOPPING YOU WANT – SOUR CREAM, AVOCADO, CILANTRO, LIME WEDGES, ETC.
Shredded Beef Nachos
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound leftover pot roast (needs to be shredded are able to shred)
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can petite diced tomatoes (I used the kind with onion already in it)
- 1 cup beef stock (I just made some from a bouillon cube)
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 2 tsp cumin
- Tortilla chips
- Whatever other topping you want – sour cream, avocado, cilantro, lime wedges, etc.
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the leftover roast, shredding it as it warms up. Add tomatoes, stock, chili powder, and cumin. Stir together and cover. Let it simmer for 15 minutes, until heated through and completely shredded.
- Place chips on a plate and cover with cheese. Microwave for 30 seconds or more until cheese is melted. Top with shredded beef followed by any other toppings you desire.
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This recipe would work well with home canned beef. Sooooo easy.
This recipe would work well with home canned beef. Sooooo easy.
MMMMMMMMMMMMM,…what a lovely snack or lunch this is!!
MMMMMMMMMMMMM,…what a lovely snack or lunch this is!!
Yummy! Just did this today with BBQ shredded chicken!!! So yummy!
Yummy! Just did this today with BBQ shredded chicken!!! So yummy!
I love nachos any way they come but I've never had shredded beef nachos! They look fantastic!
I love nachos any way they come but I've never had shredded beef nachos! They look fantastic!
I use left over roast beef and pork for burritos. Never tried nachos, they look delicious!
I use left over roast beef and pork for burritos. Never tried nachos, they look delicious!
These look great! We're headed out for Mexican soon, thank goodness after seeing this 🙂
These look great! We're headed out for Mexican soon, thank goodness after seeing this 🙂
My hubby would be in absolute heaven if I made this for him. He loves nachos more than anything. Great idea!
My hubby would be in absolute heaven if I made this for him. He loves nachos more than anything. Great idea!
As soon as I saw the picture my mouth started watering. So this will be making an appearance at our dinner soon!
As soon as I saw the picture my mouth started watering. So this will be making an appearance at our dinner soon!
Now I'm craving nachos. Yikes!!!!
These look fantastic Laura!
Now I'm craving nachos. Yikes!!!!
These look fantastic Laura!
Great use for leftover pot roast!
Great use for leftover pot roast!
Whjat a great idea. My hubby loves nachos, so this a definate try.
Whjat a great idea. My hubby loves nachos, so this a definate try.
I've never thought to use pot roast in mexican food! Great idea! I can't get my husband to eat pot roast but I like it so maybe I can make this for him while I eat pot roast! Thanks!
I've never thought to use pot roast in mexican food! Great idea! I can't get my husband to eat pot roast but I like it so maybe I can make this for him while I eat pot roast! Thanks!