Description
Crockpot Chipotle Pineapple Pot Roast Bowl offers a delightful balance of smoky heat and tropical sweetness, making weeknight dinners both effortless and exciting. By searing the beef first, you lock in flavor, then let the slow cooker work its magic for eight hours, allowing the chipotle sauce, grape juice, and pineapple to mingle into a rich, caramelized glaze. The result is tender, pull‑apart meat that absorbs every nuance, ready to be spooned over rice or enjoyed straight from the bowl.
Ingredients
- 3 lbs beef pot roast
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 1 cup grape juice
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp chipotle sauce
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 cup beef broth
Instructions
- Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat. Pat the beef dry, season with salt and smoked paprika, and sear all sides until browned, about 3‑4 minutes per side.
- Transfer the seared roast to the crockpot. Sprinkle the chopped onion and minced garlic over the meat.
- Add pineapple chunks, grape juice, chipotle sauce, and beef broth around the roast, ensuring the liquid comes about halfway up the meat.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours, or until the beef is fork‑tender.
- Remove the roast and shred with two forks. Return shredded meat to the sauce, stir to combine, and let sit briefly.
- Serve in bowls, optionally garnished with fresh cilantro and a lime wedge.
Notes
- For a milder heat
- reduce chipotle sauce or replace with extra smoked paprika. Fresh pineapple adds extra juiciness. Leftovers freeze well for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Beef
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 servings
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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