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Slow Cooker Chipotle Beef


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  • Author: Chef John
  • Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Description

A savory and spicy slow-cooked beef dish perfect for tacos or rice.


Ingredients

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  • 3 lbs beef chuck roast
  • 2 medium yellow onions, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, diced
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • Juice of 2 limes
  • 1 cup low-sodium beef broth

Instructions

  1. Prepare ingredients: Chop onions and mince garlic; set aside.
  2. Sear the beef: Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the roast on all sides and transfer to a slow cooker.
  3. Sauté aromatics: In the same skillet, cook onions until translucent. Add garlic, chipotle peppers, cumin, and oregano; sauté briefly before adding to the slow cooker.
  4. Add liquids: Pour lime juice and beef broth over the mixture in the slow cooker.
  5. Slow cook: Set on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours until fork-tender.
  6. Shred and serve: Use two forks to shred the beef in its juices and serve with warm tortillas or rice.

Notes

  • Great for meal prep and can be used in multiple dishes.
  • Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8 hours
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 10g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg