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Chipotle Shredded Beef – a Slow Cooker Recipe

March 12, 2021 by Ashley 13 Comments

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Slow cooked chuck roast, in tomatoes, with chipotles and tons of spices to give it a big flavor punch. Chipotle Shredded Beef is great in tacos, burritos, on salads and more!

I really love a recipe that can be thrown into the slow cooker and forgotten about all day. I especially love when those recipes fill my house with delicious smells throughout the day. My Chipotle Shredded Beef checks off both of those boxes! It’s incredibly simple, using mostly pantry ingredients, and doesn’t require much effort. It’s a ‘dump and go’ kind of recipe, which is fantastic for busy people who want a delicious home cooked meal, without the effort!

chipotle shredded beef half shredded on a plate in front of the crock pot

What you need to make Chipotle Shredded Beef

  • chuck roast
  • fire roasted tomatoes
  • kosher salt
  • black pepper
  • garlic powder
  • cumin
  • chili powder
  • dried oregano
  • bay leaves
  • chipotles in adobo
recipe ingredients: meat, spices and diced tomatoes

How to make Chipotle Shredded Beef

This recipe is incredibly simple to throw together. You simply add all of the ingredients to a slow cooker and cook on high or low for several hours. The result is a house filled with a delicious smell, and a slow cooker filled with the most flavorful shredded beef.

chipotle shredded beef ingredients in the base of the slow cooker before being cooked

High or Low Cooking

When I have the time, I like to cook this recipe on the low setting. I think the flavors develop better and the result is a deeper flavor. The meat also has a chance to break down much better, the longer it cooks. I tested this recipe on both high and low cooking settings and both are delicious. If you only have 4-6 hours to cook the beef, it will still be incredibly delicious and tender!

chipotle shredded beef shredded on a plate in front of the crock pot

Shredding the Meat

Once the time is up and the meat is tender, remove it from the slow cooker and transfer to a large plate. Shred the meat with two forks. If you are having trouble shredding the meat, it mostly likely needs more time to cook. You will know it’s ready when the meat is ‘fall apart’ tender.

chipotle shredded beef in the crock pot

After shredding the beef, place it back into the slow cooker and combine it with the juices.

Serve the shredded beef in tacos or burritos, in salads or on tostadas, pretty much anything your heart desires! This recipe is incredibly versatile and can be used for an array of dishes!

Chipotle Shredded Beef

Slow cooked chuck roast, in tomatoes, with chipotles and tons of spices to give it a big flavor punch. Chipotle Shredded Beef is great in tacos, burritos, on salads and more!
4.67 from 9 votes
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: beef tacos, shredded beef, slow cooker, slow cooker beef
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 8 hours hours
Total Time: 8 hours hours 10 minutes minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 418kcal
Author: Ashley Pelaez Walker

Equipment

  • slow cooker

Ingredients

  • 3-4 lbs Chuck Roast
  • 1 14oz can Fire Roasted Tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 2 teaspoons Chili Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Oregano dried
  • 2 Bay Leaves
  • 2 Chipotles in Adobo

Instructions

  • In the bowl of a slow cooker, add all ingredients and mix well to ensure even distrubtion of seasonings.
  • Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4-6 hours.
  • Once the beef is finished cooking, remove it from the slow cooker and shred. Add shredded beef back to the slow cooker and toss to coat in the juices.

Nutrition

Calories: 418kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 156mg | Sodium: 647mg | Potassium: 785mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 491IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 5mg
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Filed Under: Comfort Foods, Mains, Recipes, Weeknight Meals Tagged With: beef, burritos, chicken, chipotle shredded beef, crock pot, Mexican recipe, quesadillas, salads, shredded beef, slow cooker, tacos, weeknight meals, weeknight recipe

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Comments

  1. Sam

    March 19, 2021 at 8:54 pm

    5 stars
    Who doesn’t love a dish you can throw in a slow cooker (in this instance) or similar style device & then walk away until it’s ready. This shredded beef was to die for, and made a great meal & meal the following day when added to quesadillas!

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  2. Blake Warth

    April 1, 2021 at 3:29 am

    5 stars
    I made this in my Instant Pot for use in hard shell beef and potato tacos. The meat was so tender and flavorful! And it was super simple to make.

    Reply
    • Ashley

      April 1, 2021 at 2:25 pm

      That sounds absolutely delicious!

      Reply
  3. Kodee

    April 6, 2021 at 4:09 pm

    5 stars
    I made this for dinner last night and have leftovers to make burritos for lunch! I love dump dinners where I don’t have to think about it all day! So easy and delicious!

    Reply
    • Ashley

      April 6, 2021 at 4:28 pm

      It’s such a great hands-off meal! So glad you loved it!

      Reply
  4. Jilliann M

    August 16, 2021 at 6:05 pm

    5 stars
    Super easy and I had all but one ingredient in my pantry- the chipotle in adobe sauce.
    I was able to get everything in the pot by 10am, so I did the roast for low at 8 hours.
    First off, the house smelled amazing with this cooking in the kitchen & it was so hard not to want to constantly peek in and potentially try it.
    I knew this roast was amazing as soon as our family dinner was over.
    If all my kids ate without hesitation and bribery, its a freaking hit!

    I was hesitant of the chipotle spice (cause out of the 5 of us only 2 eat spicy foods).
    But it wasn’t. It was mild and the chipotle/adobe sauce added a delightful smokey flavor to the meat.

    We decided on soft tacos for the kids (lettuce and cheese on top) & Tajin tostadas for us (beans, lettuce, tomatoes, cotija cheese & hot sauce).

    This will now be in our family meal planning rotation. Bonus to this- left overs! Both my husband and I split a salad and will be adding this meat to top it for our lunches. The little bit that’s left will be fought for now 🙂

    Reply
    • Ashley

      October 20, 2021 at 9:10 pm

      I’m so glad you enjoyed! The smell is *almost* as good as the taste!

      Reply
  5. Kelly

    February 20, 2022 at 3:38 am

    5 stars
    This was so yummy! As a mom of young kids, being able to throw some pantry staples into the crockpot, smell the deliciousness all day long, and have an easy, family friendly meal at the end of the day is priceless. My son is a little sensitive to spice, so as a precaution, I only put 1 pepper + some of the sauce from the chipotle in adobo. We ate the meat in burritos and everyone wanted seconds! This will definitely be in our regular rotation.

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    • Ashley

      April 7, 2022 at 7:45 pm

      I love to hear that Kelly! It’s such a simple recipe but fills the house with the best smells & results in such a comforting dinner. I’m so glad to hear that your kids enjoyed it as well!

      Reply
  6. Shelby

    October 19, 2023 at 2:53 am

    5 stars
    This recipe was super easy to follow and very low maintenance to make. It came out so delicious! I’ll definitely be making it again and adding it to my weeknight meals rotation.

    Reply
    • Ashley

      November 22, 2023 at 12:09 am

      I love to hear that! It’s one of my favorites!

      Reply

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