This slow-cooked chuck roast recipe is a Tex-Mex-inspired comfort dish perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings. The beef is braised in a savory blend of mushroom soup, onion soup, wine, and spices until fork-tender, then shredded and simmered in a rich, flavorful gravy with chili powder. Served with warm tortillas and salsa, this dish blends the tenderness of classic pot roast with the vibrant, bold flavors of Mexican cuisine. Perfect for game nights, potlucks, or cozy weekend meals.
Ingredients
- 3-4 lbs chuck roast
- 10 ½ oz condensed mushroom soup
- 1 pkt dry onion soup mix
- 1 cup dry red wine (or beef broth)
- 1 onion (medium, finely chopped)
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour (for roux)
- 2 tbsp butter ( or oi, for roux)
- 2 tsp chili powder (adjust to taste)
- salt (to taste)
- pepper (to taste)
- tortillas (for serving)
- salsa (for serving)
Instructions
Step 1: Slow Cook the Roast
- Place chuck roast in a crockpot.
- Add mushroom soup, onion soup mix, and red wine.
- Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours until tender.
Step 2: Remove and Cool
- Take the roast out and set aside to cool slightly.
- Refrigerate the cooking gravy until fat rises to the top.
Step 3: Make the Gravy
- Skim off fat from chilled gravy.
- In a skillet, sauté onions in butter or oil until soft.
- Add flour to make a roux, cooking 2–3 minutes.
- Gradually whisk in the reserved gravy.
- Stir in chili powder and simmer until thickened.
Step 4: Shred and Combine
- Shred the chuck roast using two forks.
- Stir shredded beef into the gravy and simmer 5 minutes.
Step 5: Serve
- Serve the beef mixture in tortillas.
- Top with salsa and optional garnishes like cilantro or cheese.
Tips
- Use chuck roast for best shredding texture and rich flavor.
- Chill gravy to degrease easily before reheating for serving.
- Add chile powder to taste depending on desired heat level.
- Sauté onions before adding to the gravy for deeper flavor.
- Substitute red wine with beef broth if preferred.
- For thicker gravy, cook roux longer before adding liquid.
- Add canned green chiles or jalapeños for extra spice.
- Serve leftovers in tacos, burritos, enchiladas, or over rice.
- Warm tortillas before serving for better texture.
- Garnish with cilantro, sour cream, or cheese as desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 410kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 35gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 115mgSodium: 890mgPotassium: 680mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 35mgIron: 4mg
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