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Crockpot Chipotle Pineapple Pot Roast Bowl

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The ultimate dump-and-go meal! Sweet crushed pineapple perfectly balances the smoky heat of adobo sauce, yielding fork-tender chuck roast. This slow-cooked wonder requires minimal prep.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 3 to 4 lbs Beef Chuck Roast, trimmed
  • 1 (20 oz) can Crushed Pineapple, undrained
  • 1/4 cup Adobo sauce (from a can of chipotles in adobo)
  • 1/2 cup Beef Broth
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup Packed Brown Sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Ground Cumin

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat the chuck roast dry and place it directly into the slow cooker basin over the thinly sliced yellow onion.
  2. Step 2: In a separate bowl, whisk together the crushed pineapple (with juice), adobo sauce, beef broth, brown sugar, and cumin until the sugar is dissolved. Pour this mixture entirely over the beef roast.
  3. Step 3: Cover the slow cooker and cook on the LOW setting for 7 to 8 hours, or on the HIGH setting for 3.5 to 4 hours, until the beef is extremely tender and easily falls apart.
  4. Step 4: Once cooked, carefully remove the pot roast from the liquid and place it on a cutting board. Using two forks, shred the beef completely, discarding any large pieces of fat.
  5. Step 5: Return the shredded beef to the slow cooker and stir it into the pineapple chipotle liquid, allowing it to soak up the sauce for 15-20 minutes before serving.
  6. Step 6: Serve the chipotle pineapple pot roast over rice or quinoa to create the bowl, optionally topping with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice.

Notes

  • Store leftover shredded pot roast and its sauce together in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, or freeze the batch for easy future meal prep.
  • To reheat the pot roast, warm it slowly in a covered saucepan over low heat, adding a splash of water or beef broth if the sauce has thickened too much overnight.
  • For a brilliant texture contrast in your final bowl, serve the savory meat topped with crunchy elements like slivered almonds or quick pickled red onions.
  • If you prefer a spicier, smokier flavor than the adobo sauce provides alone, finely mince one or two whole chipotle peppers from the can and incorporate them into the cooking liquid.
  • Author: Kristin Romick
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American