Chipotle Crock Pot Beef
Indulge in the smoky, tender perfection of Chipotle Crock Pot Beef—a flavor-packed dish that’s as easy to prepare as it is versatile. Featuring fall-apart beef chuck roast simmered low and slow in a rich blend of chipotle peppers in adobo, garlic, and fragrant spices like cumin and smoked paprika, this recipe delivers bold, savory heat with every bite. A quick sear locks in depth of flavor before the crock pot works its magic, making this dish an effortless set-it-and-forget-it meal. Brightened with a touch of lime juice, this shredded beef is perfect for tacos, burritos, or hearty rice bowls. With just 15 minutes of prep time, this crowd-pleaser is a must-try for anyone seeking a stress-free, delicious dinner with a kick of Southwestern flair!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 pounds beef chuck roast
- 2 tablespoons chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 4 pieces garlic cloves
- 1 large onion
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1.5 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
Trim any excess fat from the beef chuck roast, then cut it into large chunks (about 4-6 pieces) for even cooking.
Peel and mince the garlic cloves, and dice the onion into small pieces.
In a small bowl, mix together the chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper to create a spice paste.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, sear the beef chunks for 2-3 minutes on each side until browned. This step adds flavor to the beef.
Transfer the seared beef to the crock pot. Pour the spice paste over the beef, ensuring every piece is evenly coated.
Sprinkle the minced garlic and diced onion over the beef. Pour the beef broth around the sides to avoid washing off the spice mixture.
Cover the crock pot with its lid and cook on LOW for 8 hours or HIGH for 4-5 hours, until the beef is tender and shreds easily with a fork.
Once cooked, use two forks to shred the beef directly in the crock pot. Stir in the lime juice to brighten the flavors.
Serve the chipotle beef warm in tacos, burritos, rice bowls, or over mashed potatoes. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3842 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 303.1 g | 389% | |
| Saturated Fat | 113.9 g | 570% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1021 mg | 340% | |
| Sodium | 5523 mg | 240% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 38.1 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.4 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.9 g | ||
| Protein | 253.6 g | 507% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 282 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 40.0 mg | 222% | |
| Potassium | 4495 mg | 96% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
