Description
Crockpot Chipotle Pot Roast Tacos combine tender, slow-cooked pot roast with smoky chipotle peppers to create a rich, spicy filling perfect for taco night. This easy-to-make recipe requires minimal effort and yields juicy, flavorful tacos ideal for weeknights, parties, or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 to 3 pounds pot roast (well-marbled chuck roast recommended)
- 2 to 3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning blend (cumin, paprika, oregano, chili powder)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 8 to 10 corn or flour tortillas
Instructions
- Prepare the Pot Roast: Trim excess fat from the pot roast. Season generously with salt, pepper, and the taco seasoning blend to build layers of flavor.
- Sear the Meat: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with a little oil. Sear the pot roast on all sides until a brown crust forms, locking in juices and adding richness.
- Assemble in the Crockpot: Place the seared pot roast into the crockpot. Add chopped onions, minced garlic, chipotle peppers with adobo sauce, and beef broth around the meat to create a flavorful braising liquid.
- Slow Cook to Perfection: Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours or on high for 4 to 6 hours until the meat is tender and shreds easily with a fork.
- Shred and Finish: Remove the pot roast from the crockpot and shred with two forks. Return shredded meat to the crockpot juices. Stir in fresh lime juice to brighten and balance the smoky flavors before serving.
Notes
- Choose a chuck roast for ideal fat content and texture for slow cooking.
- Avoid lifting the crockpot lid frequently to maintain consistent cooking temperature.
- Use canned chipotle peppers in adobo for authentic smoky heat, not powdered chipotle.
- Warm tortillas briefly in a skillet for char and better texture before serving.
- Adjust spice level after shredding by adding extra chipotle sauce or hot sauce as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 to 10 hours (low) or 4 to 6 hours (high)
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: Crockpot tacos, chipotle pot roast, slow cooker recipe, smoky tacos, easy dinner
