Beef With Salsa Recipe

This incredible slow cooker Salsa Beef recipe is a flavor explosion! Tender, melt-in-your-mouth beef simmers in a vibrant salsa for hours, creating a delicious and easy weeknight meal. Perfect served over rice, this recipe is easily customizable – add your favorite veggies for extra nutrition and flavor. A simple, yet impressive dish that's ready when you are!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 485 mins
Calories 310.6 kcal
Protein 13g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Beef With Salsa

  • Beef
  • Carrots
  • 1 (15-ounce) jar your favorite salsa
  • Hot Water
  • Beef Stock Cube
  • Frozen Green Beans

How to Make Beef With Salsa

  1. Brown 1 lb of beef cubes in a skillet over medium-high heat. This step is optional but adds depth of flavor.
  2. In your slow cooker, combine the browned beef, 1 (15-ounce) jar of your favorite salsa, 1 (10-ounce) can of diced tomatoes and green chilies (undrained), 1 teaspoon of chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon of cumin, and 1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder.
  3. Cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours, or until the beef is fork-tender.
  4. About 20 minutes before serving, stir in 1 (15-ounce) can of kidney beans (drained and rinsed).
  5. Serve the Salsa Beef over cooked rice. Garnish with fresh cilantro, sour cream, or avocado, if desired.

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Want to unlock deeper, more complex flavors? Try toasting your whole spices before grinding them, or blooming ground spices in a little warm oil to enhance their aroma. Deglazing your pan with a bit of stock, wine, or even water after browning ingredients can capture those tasty caramelized bits, adding richness to your dish.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

46 g

Sugar

34g

Fat

49g

Carbs

6g