Description
Indulge in the flavors of the tropics with our Crockpot Chipotle Pineapple Pot Roast. This dish features succulent beef chuck roast slow-cooked to perfection in a sweet and spicy sauce made with chipotle peppers and pineapple. Serve it over fluffy rice or in warm tortillas for a comforting meal that brings family and friends together. Experience the warmth and joy of this delicious recipe at your next gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs beef chuck roast
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- Fresh cilantro leaves (for garnish)
- Rice or tortillas (for serving)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by chopping the onion and mincing the garlic. If using canned pineapple, drain it.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear each side of the beef chuck roast until browned, about 4-5 minutes per side.
- Place the seared roast in a crockpot, layering it with onions, garlic, chipotle peppers, and pineapple chunks. Pour beef broth over until just submerged.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for about 4 hours until the beef is tender enough to shred.
- Shred the beef right in the crockpot using two forks, mixing everything together before serving over rice or in tortillas.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow cooking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: For added variety, substitute pineapple with mango or add black beans for extra protein. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to four days; reheat gently.