Smoky Chipotle Mexican Chuck Roast (Low-Carb Crockpot)

Name: Smoky Chipotle Mexican Chuck Roast (Low-Carb Crockpot)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 8 h
Yield: 6 Servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3–4 lb chuck roast; 2 tbsp olive oil or butter; 1 cup beef broth; 1/2 onion sliced; 1–3 chipotle chiles in adobo (chopped); 1–2 tbsp adobo sauce (from the can); 4 cloves garlic (smashed); 1 tsp cumin; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp chili powder; 1 tsp oregano; 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp black pepper; Juice of 1 lime

15 min prep6-8 hours cookServes 6

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Shredded chipotle Mexican chuck roast in a bowl with lime wedges and cilantro, low-carb crockpot recipe.

Ingredients

3–4 lb chuck roast

1 1/2 - 1 3/4 cup beef broth (or chicken stock) depending on size of roast.

1/2 onion sliced

1–3 chipotle chiles in adobo (chopped)

1–2 tbsp adobo sauce (from the can)

4 cloves garlic (smashed)

1 tsp cumin

1 tsp smoked paprika

1 tsp chili powder

1 tsp oregano

1 tsp salt

1 tsp black pepper

Juice of 1 lime

Instructions

1
Salt + pepper the roast.
2
In crockpot add: Beef broth, Garlic, All spices, & Lime Juice. Give it a quick stir…smells amazing already, right?
3
Add roast and onions.
4
Cook low & slow - LOW 8–10 hours. You want it fall-apart tender…like barely needing a fork.
5
Shred right in the pot.
6
Toss it in the juices so it soaks up all that smoky goodness.
7
Taste…add a squeeze more lime or salt if needed.

Notes:

How to serve (low-carb + sassy)

Lettuce wraps with avocado

Over cauliflower rice

Taco bowls with cheese + sour cream

Straight outta the crockpot…no judgment on my end!

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