Description
Indulge in the rich, savory flavors of this Copycat Slow Cooker Chipotle Carnitas Recipe, which brings the taste of restaurant-style carnitas right to your kitchen. This delightful dish features tender beef roast seasoned with aromatic spices and cooked slowly for maximum flavor. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or meal prepping for the week, this recipe is perfect for tacos, burritos, or burrito bowls. Plus, it’s budget-friendly and easy to make in a slow cooker—just set it and forget it! Enjoy the versatility of these carnitas as you customize your toppings and sides for a satisfying meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 pound boneless beef roast
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 1 tablespoon white sugar
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons pepper
- 3 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 3 sprigs rosemary
Instructions
- Place the beef roast in the slow cooker and pour in the chicken stock.
- Sprinkle the white sugar, salt, pepper, bay leaves, thyme, and rosemary over the beef.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 4 hours until tender.
- Once cooked, remove the beef and shred it using two forks into bite-sized pieces.
- For added crispiness, spread shredded beef on a baking sheet and broil for about 3 minutes until edges are crispy.
- Serve with your choice of garnishes like fresh cilantro and lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: Low (6 hours) / High (4 hours)
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 198
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 569mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 103mg