Best Chipotle Shredded Beef Recipes

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CHIPOTLE SHREDDED BEEF



Chipotle Shredded Beef image

This beef is delicious whether you serve it all rolled up in a tortilla, with corn salsa in a burrito, in a bun or over rice or mashed potatoes. So many options! -Darcy Williams, Omaha, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 8h25m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 teaspoon canola oil
1 small onion, chopped
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce plus 2 teaspoons sauce
6 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 boneless beef chuck roast (2-1/2 pounds)
5 cups cooked brown rice
Shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese and reduced-fat sour cream, optional

Steps:

  • In a large skillet coated with cooking spray, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir 2-3 minutes or until tender. Stir in tomatoes, vinegar, peppers with sauce, garlic, brown sugar, bay leaves and spices. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 4-6 minutes or until thickened., Place roast in a 5-qt. slow cooker; add tomato mixture. Cook, covered, on low 8-10 hours or until meat is tender., Discard bay leaves. Remove roast; cool slightly. Skim fat from cooking juices. Shred beef with two forks. Return beef and cooking juices to slow cooker; heat through. Serve with rice. If desired, top with cheese and sour cream. Freeze option: Freeze cooled meat mixture and juices in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 345 calories, Fat 13g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 74mg cholesterol, Sodium 194mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SPICY CHIPOTLE SHREDDED BEEF FOR BURRITOS OR TACOS



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Prepared in a pressure cooker (or not), this meat comes out fork tender. It is SPICY, so don't be afraid to cut back on the chipotles. YUM!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Provided by Love to Eat

Categories     Roast Beef

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 burritos, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 -3 lbs beef roast (the pot roast cut)
1 onion (peeled quartered)
1 green pepper (seeded quartered)
5 -6 chipotle peppers, they are SPICY so adjust down if you dont like too much spice (canned in adobo)
1 cup fresh cilantro, rough chopped
5 -6 garlic cloves, smashed with edge of knife to peel
2 -3 teaspoons cumin, to your taste
2 -3 teaspoons oregano, to your taste
1 cup water
2 -3 teaspoons salt
2 -3 teaspoons pepper
2 -3 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Liberally salt and pepper roast then brown on all sides 5-8 minutes using olive oil in the bottom of the pressure cooker pan.
  • While the meat is browning chop onions, green peppers, cilantro, and get garlic peeled/smashed.
  • Remove roast onto platter. Drain excess fat/oil from pan. Put grate in bottom of the pressure cooker (don't worry if you dont have a grate), add meat, onions, green peppers, garlic, cilantro and chipotles. Season all with cumin and oregano to taste, add 1 cup of water. ** If no Pressure cooker don't worry, cover meat with water and simmer for 1 1/2 - 2 hours till tender.**.
  • Close pressure cooker, bring to pressure, then reduce heat and cook at 15psi for 1 hour, let cooker cool down naturally.
  • Remove meat from cooker to rest for 5 minutes, discard veggies (or if you prefer extra SPICY shred them up with the meat). Reserve a small amount of the liquid in pan.
  • Shred meat with two forks (discard any fat/gristle), return to reserved liquid and keep warm on low heat until ready to use in burritos or tacos with your favorite fillings.
  • ENJOY!

CHIPOTLE SHREDDED BEEF FOR TACOS OR BURRITOS



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A crockpot can really be so useful for the busy cook and I've always said that all you need is a handful of reliable slow cooker recipes to get you past your most busy times. Besides, think of the money that would be spent on take-out. This particular dish produces a good homemade meal and perhaps better than a restaurant. Here are a variety of accompaniments: flour tortillas or taco shells, lettuce, tomato, onion, avocado, cheese, lime, cilantro or pico de gallo. One from My Kitchen Addition blog with slight modifications.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     Roast Beef

Time 8h20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 -2 tablespoon olive oil
2 lbs boneless beef chuck
1 teaspoon chili powder (chipotle or ancho works well)
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
salt
1 cup beef stock
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 chipotle chile in adobo, minced (adding a little of the sauce)
1/2 large onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Meanwhile, combine the chili powder, cumin. smoked paprika and salt in a small bowl.
  • Rub the spice mix into the beef, covering each side evenly. Once the oil is hot, place the beef in the skillet and sear on each side. Do NOT MOVE the meat while it cooks for 2-3 minutes on each side.
  • Remove the beef from the skillet and place in the bottom of a slow cooker. Leave the pan on the heat and add in the beef stock to deglaze, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Add the tomato paste and minced chipotle and whisk into the pan sauce. Bring the sauce to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer for a few minutes until the sauce has reduced and thickened slightly.
  • Add the diced onion and minced garlic on top of the seared beef in the slow cooker. Pour the pan sauce over the onions, garlic and beef. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until fork tender.
  • Remove the beef from the slow cooker and shred with two forks. Use a slotted spoon to remove the onions from the slow cooker and mix into the shredded beef.

SMOKY SHREDDED CHIPOTLE BEEF FILLING



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Make and share this Smoky Shredded Chipotle Beef Filling recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Roast Beef

Time 11h30m

Yield 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 onions, minced
1/3 cup chili powder
3 tablespoons minced canned chipotle chiles in adobo
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 jalapeno pepper, stemmed, seeded, minced
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 teaspoons light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke
boneless beef chuck roast, trimmed and halved
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Microwave onion, chili powder, chipotles, oil, garlic, jalapeno, tomato paste, and cumin in a bowl, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes; transfer to slow cooker.
  • Stir tomato sauce, sugar, and liquid smoke into slow cooker.
  • Season beef with salt and pepper, add to slow cooker, and coat evenly with sauce mixture.
  • Cover and cook until beef is tender, 9-11 hours on LOW or 5-7 hours on HIGH.
  • Transfer beef to large bowl, let cool slightly, then shred into bite-size pieces, discarding excess fat; cover to keep warm.
  • Let braising liquid settle for 5 minutes, then remove fat from surface using large spoon.
  • Toss shredded beef with 1 cup braising liquid; add more liquid as needed to keep meat moist and flavorful.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • **Filling can be refrigerated in airtight container for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 1 month.
  • If frozen, let filling thaw completely before using.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163.6, Fat 9, SaturatedFat 1.2, Sodium 776.3, Carbohydrate 21.7, Fiber 6.8, Sugar 10.6, Protein 4.2

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