Chipotle Roast for Tacos and Sandwiches

Beware! This slow cooker recipe is spicy, but is an excellent shredded beef for tacos, sandwiches, or enchiladas! You can even try it on crusty rolls with the juice in a bowl on the side for dipping for a Mexican-style French dip!

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 hr
• Total Time: 5 hr 5 mins
• Calories: 290 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 cup sliced onion
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies
• 1 (3 pound) boneless beef chuck roast
• 3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped
• 1 (7 ounce) can green salsa (salsa verde)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Put chuck roast into the crock of your slow cooker; season with chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Add beef broth, onion, green salsa, green chiles, chopped chipotle peppers, and garlic to the crock.

Step 2

Cook on High for 5 hours (or on Low for 7 to 8 hours).

Step 3

Shred the beef in the slow cooker using 2 forks; continue cooking on High for another 15 to 20 minutes.