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Slow Cooked Shredded Chipotle Beef

5 h 30 minServes 8Nutri-Score C€€
from @calwillcookit11 imports0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

8 people
  • chuck roast (patted dry)Meat1.4 kg
  • salt (for seasoning the roast)Spices9 g
  • black pepper (for seasoning the roast)Spices4 g
  • garlic powder (for seasoning the roast)Spices6 g
  • ghee (for searing)Dairy20 g
  • bay leaves (whole)Spices2 pieces
  • beef broth (for the braising liquid)Pantry420 ml
  • chipotles in adobo sauce (canned)Pantry3 pieces
  • adobo sauce (from the chipotle can)Pantry22 ml
  • garlic (minced)Produce6 pieces
  • apple cider vinegarPantry30 ml
  • lime (juiced)Produce1 piece
  • cumin (ground)Spices12 g
  • Mexican oregano (dried)Spices6 g
  • onion powderSpices7 g
  • garlic powder (for the braising liquid)Spices7 g
  • salt (for the braising liquid)Spices8 g
  • black pepper (for the braising liquid)Spices3 g

per serving

Nutrition

399kcal

Carbs
4 g
Proteins
36 g
Fat
27 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Blender
  • Frying pan
  • Slow cooker
  • Tongs

step by step

Method

  1. Prepare the braising liquid

    • Add the beef broth, chipotles in adobo, adobo sauce, minced garlic, apple cider vinegar, lime juice, cumin, Mexican oregano, onion powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper to a blender.
    • Blend until smooth and set aside.
    Step 1

  2. Season the chuck roast

    • Pat the chuck roast dry with paper towels.
    • Season heavily on all sides with salt, pepper and garlic powder.
    Step 2

  3. Sear the roast

    • Heat the ghee in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
    • Sear the roast on each side until a deep crust forms.
    Step 3

  4. Slow cook the beef

    • Pour a layer of the braising liquid into the bottom of the slow cooker.
    • Add the seared chuck roast, pour in the remaining liquid and add the bay leaves.
    • Cover and cook on high until the meat is tender and starts to fall apart.
    Step 4

  5. Shred the beef

    • Remove the roast and let it cool for a few minutes.
    • Shred the meat with two forks and moisten it with some of the cooking broth.
    Step 5

  6. Serve

    • Serve the shredded beef in tacos, bowls or however you like.
    Step 6
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