Description
Crockpot Chipotle Pot Roast Tacos are a flavor-packed dish with tender beef slow-cooked in chipotle peppers, spices, and beef broth, perfect for a smoky and spicy taco experience.
Ingredients
- 3–4 pounds beef chuck roast
- 1 onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2–3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced (adjust for spice preference)
- 1 tablespoon adobo sauce (from the chipotle can)
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup beef broth
1 tablespoon lime juice
Corn or flour tortillas, for serving
Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Lime wedges, for serving
Diced avocado, for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Trim any excess fat from the beef chuck roast and season with salt and pepper.
- Optionally sear the meat in a skillet over medium-high heat until browned on all sides.
- In the crockpot, combine the onion, garlic, chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, ground cumin, ground coriander, smoked paprika, lime juice, and beef broth. Stir well.
- Place the roast on top of the ingredients in the crockpot, ensuring it is submerged in the liquid.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours, until the meat is fork-tender.
- Remove the roast, shred it with two forks, and return it to the crockpot, mixing with the juices. Let sit for 10 minutes.
- Warm the tortillas in a skillet or microwave.
- Assemble tacos by filling tortillas with shredded beef and topping with avocado, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime.
- Serve with lime wedges and enjoy!
Notes
**Add Veggies**: Add bell peppers, zucchini, or corn to the crockpot for extra flavor and nutrition.
**Spicy Version**: For more heat, add extra chipotle peppers or sprinkle with cayenne pepper.
**Toppings**: Experiment with sour cream, shredded cheese, pickled onions, or jalapeños for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours on low or 4 hours on high
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg