slow cooker chipotle shredded beef recipe makes tender, spicy meal

Tasteofhome.com shared a recipe for chipotle shredded beef made in a slow cooker, resulting in tender meat with a spicy flavor profile. The beef is simmered for 8 to 10 hours, allowing it to become fall-apart tender, ideal for serving over rice, in burritos, or on nachos.

The preparation begins with sautéing onions and combining them with tomatoes, vinegar, chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, garlic, brown sugar, bay leaves, and spices to create a thickened tomato marinade. This mixture is poured over the roast in the slow cooker for the long cooking process.

After cooking, the beef is shredded and returned to the slow cooker with its juices to be reheated. The recipe suggests serving the shredded beef with rice and optional toppings like cheese and sour cream.

Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container or the slow cooker pot for up to four days and reheated gently on the stove. If the beef does not shred easily, additional cooking time in the slow cooker is recommended.