This slow cooker shredded chipotle beef uses a chuck roast braised with chipotle peppers in adobo, beef broth, and warm spices to create tender, flavor-packed meat that shreds effortlessly and works for bowls, tacos, or meal prep.
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Prepare the braising liquid by combining beef broth, chipotles in adobo sauce, chili powder, cumin, oregano, and onion powder in a jar. Blend with an immersion blender until smooth and set aside.
Pat the chuck roast dry with paper towels. Season generously on all sides with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
Heat beef tallow in a large skillet over high heat. Sear the chuck roast for a few minutes on all sides until a deep brown crust forms.
Transfer the seared roast to a slow cooker. Pour the blended braising liquid over the beef and add the bay leaf.
Cover and cook on high for 4-6 hours or on low for 8-10 hours, until the beef is fall-apart tender.
Remove the beef from the slow cooker and place it in a pan or large bowl. Shred the meat using two forks.
Ladle some of the cooking liquid over the shredded beef and toss to combine.
Serve the shredded chipotle beef in a bowl over rice with shredded lettuce, pico de gallo, and sliced avocado.
Refrigerate cooled shredded beef in an airtight container for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months; reheat gently with a splash of broth on low heat.
slow cooker · Dutch oven or heavy skillet (for optional searing step)
Typically 6-8 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high, depending on your slow cooker and roast size, until the meat shreds easily with a fork.
Yes, cook it fully, let it cool, and refrigerate for up to 4 days. Reheat gently on low in the slow cooker or on the stovetop with a splash of broth.
Try 1-2 tbsp smoked paprika plus a pinch of cayenne, or substitute fresh jalapeños if you want heat without smokiness.
No. You can use vegetable oil or skip searing if cooking directly in the slow cooker; the long cook time renders fat from the chuck roast itself.
The meat should pull apart easily with two forks or shred with minimal resistance; it will break into strands rather than chunks.
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