Some nights you want a real dinner without the fuss, and Crockpot Chipotle Beef Tacos Recipe handles that. With 2 pounds beef chuck roast, 1 can (7 oz) chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, 1 medium onion, chopped doing the work in the crock, you get tender results and an easy cleanup.
Using a crockpot makes this recipe easy to prepare, allowing you to set it and forget it while the flavors meld together throughout the day.
Easy Crockpot Chipotle Beef Tacos
These tacos feature shredded beef cooked in a rich chipotle sauce, served in soft tortillas and topped with your choice of fresh ingredients. The recipe takes about 8 hours in the crockpot and serves 6 people.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds beef chuck roast
- 1 can (7 oz) chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 12 small corn or flour tortillas
- Chopped cilantro, diced onions, and lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Beef: Place the beef chuck roast in the crockpot. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic on top.
- Make the Sauce: In a blender, combine the chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, beef broth, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
- Cook: Pour the sauce over the beef in the crockpot. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until the beef is tender and easily shredded.
- Shred the Beef: Once cooked, remove the beef from the crockpot and shred it with two forks. Return the shredded beef to the crockpot and mix it with the sauce.
- Serve: Warm the tortillas in a skillet or microwave. Fill each tortilla with the chipotle beef and top with cilantro, diced onions, and a squeeze of lime.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 6 tacos
- Calories: 320kcal
- Fat: 15g
- Protein: 30g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
When I make Crockpot Chipotle Beef Tacos Recipe I like to set the slow cooker before work so dinner is waiting. It is forgiving, so small changes in the seasoning will not ruin it.
