Slow Cooker Chipotle Beef Carnitas Recipe

Name: Slow Cooker Chipotle Beef Carnitas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons kosher salt; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 tablespoon smoked paprika; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon ground mustard; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 boneless beef chuck roast (3 pounds); 2 large sweet onions, thinly sliced; 3 poblano peppers, seeded and thinly sliced; 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, finely chopped; 3 tablespoons canola oil; 1 jar (16 ounces) salsa; 16 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed; 3 cups crumbled queso fresco or shredded Monterey Jack cheese; Optional toppings: cubed avocado, sour cream and minced fresh cilantro

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons kosher salt
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 boneless beef chuck roast (3 pounds)
2 large sweet onions, thinly sliced
3 poblano peppers, seeded and thinly sliced
2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, finely chopped
3 tablespoons canola oil
1 jar (16 ounces) salsa
16 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed
3 cups crumbled queso fresco or shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Optional toppings: cubed avocado, sour cream and minced fresh cilantro

1
Mix the first nine ingredients. Cut roast in half; rub with 1/4 cup spice mixture. Cover and store remaining mixture in a cool, dry place for up to 1 year.
2
Place onions and peppers in a 4-qt. slow cooker. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Brown roast on all sides. Transfer meat and drippings to slow cooker. Top with salsa. Cook, covered, on low until meat is tender, 8-10 hours.
3
Remove roast; shred with two forks. Skim fat from cooking juices. Return meat to slow cooker; heat through. Using a slotted spoon, place 1/2 cup meat mixture on each tortilla. Sprinkle with cheese. Add toppings of your choice.

2077

kcal

Calories

Fat

329

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons kosher salt, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 tablespoon ground cumin, 1 tablespoon smoked paprika, and more.

Yes, Slow Cooker Chipotle Beef Carnitas falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Slow Cooker Chipotle Beef Carnitas

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