Easy slow cooker pineapple chipotle beef is made with just 10 minutes of prep and makes tender, flavorful beef that's perfect for tacos, burritos, and more.
1tablespoonsauce from can chipotle chiles in adobo
2cupspineapple juice
¾cupmaple syrup
2clovesgarlicminced
2tablespoontomato paste
1tablespoonliquid smoke
3-4poundsboneless chuck roast
1teaspoonsalt
Instructions
Add the chile, sauce, juice, maple syrup, garlic, tomato paste, and liquid smoke to a food processor; pulse until smooth.
1 chile from can chipotle chiles in adobo, 1 tablespoon sauce from can chipotle chiles in adobo, 2 cups pineapple juice, ¾ cup maple syrup, 2 cloves garlic, 2 tablespoon tomato paste, 1 tablespoon liquid smoke
Pour sauce into slow cooker.
Add roast, fat side up, to slow cooker.
3-4 pounds boneless chuck roast
Sprinkle roast with salt.
1 teaspoon salt
Cover, and cook on high for 6 hours.
Shred meat with 2 forks, and return to sauce.
Continue cooking for 30 minutes.
Notes
Chipotle: For stronger chipotle flavor or more heat, use additional chiles.
Pineapple juice: I just used canned pineapple juice in this recipe.
Maple syrup: Brown sugar will also work. Feel free to adjust the amount according to your tastes.