Name: Crockpot Chipotle Shredded Beef Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 8 h
Total time: 8 h 10 min
Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Ingredients: 3 pounds chuck roast; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 small onion, chopped; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2–3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped; 1 tablespoon adobo sauce (from the chipotles); 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1 cup beef broth; Juice of 1 lime

Description

This Crockpot Chipotle Shredded Beef recipe offers tender, flavorful beef cooked low and slow with smoky chipotle peppers and a blend of spices. Perfect for tacos, burritos, or rice bowls, it’s an easy and versatile main dish with a Mexican-inspired twist.

Ingredients

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Beef and Seasoning

3 pounds chuck roast
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Sauté and Spice Mix

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
2–3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped
1 tablespoon adobo sauce (from the chipotles)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

Liquids

1 cup beef broth
Juice of 1 lime

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Instructions

Season and Sear the Roast: Pat the chuck roast dry using paper towels and season it evenly with salt and black pepper. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the olive oil and once hot, sear the roast on all sides until nicely browned; this takes about 3 to 4 minutes per side. This step develops flavor through caramelization.
Transfer to Crockpot and Add Ingredients: Place the seared roast into your crockpot. Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, chopped chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, ground cumin, dried oregano, smoked paprika, and beef broth to the crockpot, arranging them around the roast to create a flavorful cooking environment.
Slow Cook the Beef: Cover the crockpot and cook on low heat for 8 to 10 hours, or alternatively on high heat for 4 to 5 hours. The beef is done when it is tender enough to shred easily with a fork, indicating perfectly slow-cooked meat infused with smoky and spicy flavors.
Shred and Finish: Using two forks, shred the beef directly in the crockpot. Stir in the fresh lime juice to brighten the flavors and coat the shredded beef in the cooking juices, making it juicy and tangy. Serve immediately in tacos, burritos, rice bowls, or over mashed potatoes.

Notes

Adjust the number of chipotle peppers to control the heat level according to your preference.
Leftovers freeze well and can be repurposed as delicious fillings for quesadillas or sliders.