Slow-Cooker Chipotle Beef Carnitas

Name: Slow-Cooker Chipotle Beef Carnitas
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 8 h
Total time: 8 h 40 min
Cuisine: Mexican, Latin American, American
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

3 steps

Prep:40minCook:8h

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 00:18:15 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories471.2 kcal (24%)

Total Fat27.9 g (40%)

Carbs29.3 g (11%)

Sugars4.3 g (5%)

Protein25.5 g (51%)

Sodium1559.3 mg (78%)

Fiber1.6 g (6%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Instructions

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 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.