Trying to eat at home more often? This recipe for Mexican Beef Bowls will be a hit with your family, and it is so simple and easy. It can also be adapted to different diets.
It’s delicious without any toppings, but dairy eaters will love it with cheese and sour cream. Grain-free eaters can omit the rice and eat it more like a chili. You can also adjust the amount of meat. If the budget is tight, cut the amount of beef and increase the beans.
And of course, choose salsa that meets your desired level of heat. We prefer mild, but if you like it hot, go for it! This recipe is very versatile and a great way to use your slow cooker.
Mexican Beef Bowls (Slow Cooker)
Ingredients
- 2 – 2 1/2 pounds beef eye round roast
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans (or beans of choice)
- 1 jar (16 ounces) salsa
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- cooked rice for serving (optional)
Optional Toppings
- shredded cheddar cheese
- sour cream
- sliced green onion
Instructions
- Place the chopped onion in the bottom of your slow cooker.
- Cut the roast in half and place on top of the onions.
- Rinse the beans and add to the pot along with the salsa, letting some of it cover the roast.
- Cover and cook on low about 8 hours (high 3 – 4 hours).
- Remove the pieces of roast and let sit about 10 minutes, then slice into strips. Add back to the crock pot.
- To serve, place cooked rice in bowls, then top with the beef mixture. Add optional toppings if desired.
i made this tonight an served with rice on warmed corn tortillas. Oh man, it was soo good.
We made this for supper tonight. My husband won’t eat beans so I substituted corn (for texture). I would say that our medium salsa was very subdued after cooking in the slow cooker so maybe try the next step up for salsa? Other than that it was wonderful! The kids asked for it to be added to our regular dinner list!
Mandy, the corn substitution was a good idea. We don’t like spicy salsa anyway, so I didn’t think about the spiciness being diluted. Definitely adjust to your taste. A different brand might also make a difference. I’m glad everyone enjoyed it!
Linda, what size slow cooker did you use? This has Comfort Food & Yummy written all over it. Thank you.
Hi Cindy. I use a 6 quart slow cooker.
Wonder how this would work using pork instead of beef?
pork shoulder would probably also be delicious!
You’re right. I should try that!