Ingredients
Scale
- 2–3 pounds boneless chuck roast
- 4 dried Guajillo chiles
- 5–6 Chipotle chilis in adobo
- 32 ounces beef stock
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- Corn or flour tortillas
- Fresh cilantro leaves
Instructions
- Sear the beef: Heat avocado oil in a cast iron skillet over high heat. Season the beef with salt and pepper, then sear on all sides for 5–6 minutes until browned.
- Prepare the sauce: Place the seared beef in the crockpot, adding Guajillo chiles, chipotle chilis, onion, garlic, beef stock, tomato paste, diced tomatoes, apple cider vinegar, cumin, oregano, cinnamon stick, bay leaves, smoked paprika, ginger, and coriander.
- Slow cook: Cover and cook on low for 8 hours.
- Shred the beef: Remove from the crockpot and shred using forks.
- Blend sauce: Discard bay leaves and cinnamon stick; blend the sauce until smooth and mix with shredded beef.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: For added spice, adjust the number of chipotle chilis according to your taste. Customize toppings with avocado slices or pickled jalapeños. Pair with sides like Mexican rice or refried beans for a complete meal.
