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chipotle beef tacos in the crockpot

Chipotle beef tacos in the crockpot

These chipotle beef tacos in the crockpot really hit the spot with their spicy and smokey flavor. Best of all, it's mostly hands off cooking, thanks to the crockpot.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 Lb chuck eye or chuck roast
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • juice of 1 lime
  • 2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 3 cubes frozen garlic or 3 cloves of minced garlic
  • 2 chilis in adobo
  • 1 tablespoon adobo sauce from the can
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • ½ tablespoon garlic powder
  • ½ tablespoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon oregano
  • lightly charred tortillas for serving
  • Pico de gallo for serving
  • fresh cilantro for serving

Equipment

  • Crockpot

Method
 

  1. Start by generously seasoning both sides of the roast with salt and pepper.
  2. Next, combine all remaining ingredients ingredients (aside from the olive oil) in a jar and blend with an immersion blender to combine. This will be the sauce that the meat cooks in.
  3. Heat the1 tablespoon of oil in a skillet and sear the roast on both sides. This really helps lock in flavor and prevent the meat from shrinking too much.
  4. Place half of the sauce in the crockpot, add the meat, and pour the remaining sauce on top of the meat.
  5. Cover and cook for 4-6 hours on high or 8-10 hours on low, until the beef shreds easily with a fork.
  6. Serve on a lightly charred tortilla with Pico de gallo and cilantro.