Gyro Inspired Shredded Beef (Slow Cooker)

Ingredients

• 3-4 pound beef roast
• 1 Tablespoon Kosher salt
• 4 teaspoons Middle Eastern Seasoning
• 3 Tablespoons avocado oil
• 1 cup beef or chicken broth
• 1 medium red onion, halved and sliced thinly
• 1 Tablespoon minced or finely grated garlic
• Pinch crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 Tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1/2 cup fresh chopped cilantro (optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Rub the salt and Middle Eastern Seasoning all...: Rub the salt and Middle Eastern Seasoning all over the roast.

2. 2

   Bring the avocado oil to high heat in...: Bring the avocado oil to high heat in a large stainless or cast iron pan. Add the roast. Let it sear for 3-4 minutes until it gets nice and deep golden brown. Flip it over and sear the other side.

3. 3

   Transfer the seared roast to your 4-7 quart...: Transfer the seared roast to your 4-7 quart slow cooker. Add the broth to the pan and scrape any stuck bits from the bottom. Pour the broth into the slow cooker alongside the roast.

4. 4

   Add the sliced red onion around the roast...: Add the sliced red onion around the roast and sprinkle the garlic and crushed pepper flakes on the roast.

5. 5

   Cover and cook on low heat for 8-9...: Cover and cook on low heat for 8-9 hours or until the roast shreds easily with two forks. I like to flip the roast after 6-ish hours, but that's optional.

6. 6

   Shred the roast, returning the shredded meat to...: Shred the roast, returning the shredded meat to the pot to soak up more of the cooking juices. Mmm. Sprinkle the lemon juice and fresh cilantro over the meat and serve.