This recipe was created for a Cinco De Mayo work potluck taco bar that was a big hit. The coffee in the recipe adds a hint of smokiness and assists with tenderizing the meat as it cooks. Serve with warm tortillas and your favorite toppings. For less heat, omit jalapenos.
Ingredients
- 1 large yellow onion , sliced into thin rings
- 1 boneless beef chuck roast , 3 pound
- 2 cans chili-seasoned diced tomatoes , 14.5 ounce
- 1 can beef broth , 14 ounce
- 1 cup cold coffee
- 1 can diced green chiles , 4 ounce
- 2 jalapenos peppers , Optional
- 4 cloves garlic , chopped
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons ground black pepper
Instructions
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1
Layer half the onion rings into the bottom of a slow cooker. Place chuck roast on top of onions.
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2
Pour diced tomatoes, beef broth, and coffee into the cooker over the roast; stir in diced green chiles, jalapeno peppers, garlic, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Spread remaining onion rings over the mixture.
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3
Cover the cooker and cook on Low until beef is very tender, 6 to 10 hours.
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4
Transfer chuck roast to a bowl and shred meat. Return meat to sauce. Remove onions and serve with meat.
Nutrition Facts
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