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Slow Cooker Chipotle Beef Tacos

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 pounds boneless chuck roast
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1 cup beef stock
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce minced
  • 1 cup sweet onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • tortillas
  • taco toppings cheese, sour cream, lettuce, tomato, onion

Instructions

  • In large skillet, heat oil to medium high heat.
  • Combine chili powder, cumin and smoked paprika in small bowl, then rub into beef.
  • Put beef in the skillet once oil is hot and sear each side.
  • Once the beef has been seared, return to slow cooker.
  • Add beef broth, tomato paste, and minced chipotle to skillet, being sure to scrape up the browned bits from around the pan.
  • Bring sauce to boil and reduce heat - then simmer for a few minutes until the sauce has thickened a bit.
  • Add diced onion and garlic on top of the beef in the slow cooker. Then pour sauce over top of the beef, onions and garlic.
  • Cook on low 6-8 hours.
  • Remove beef from slow cooker and shred with two forks. Mix in onions with beef.
  • Serve on top of tortillas and add your favorite toppings - enjoy!