Ingredients

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(Serves 8–10)

Beef & aromatics:

3 lbs beef chuck roast or brisket, trimmed
1 large onion, sliced
4 garlic cloves, smashed
2 bay leaves

Chipotle-lime braising liquid:

1 (15 oz) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
½ cup low-sodium beef broth (you love low-sodium options!)
3 tbsp lime juice (you love citrus!)
2–3 chipotle peppers in adobo, minced (1 for mild, 3 for fiery)
1 tbsp ground cumin
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp oregano
Salt & black pepper

For serving:

Corn or low-carb tortillas (you love low-carb!)
Toppings:
→ Diced avocado
→ Fresh cilantro
→ Sliced radishes
→ Crumbled queso fresco
→ Lime wedges

Instructions

1. Sear beef (optional but recommended):

Pat beef dry; season with salt and pepper. Sear in 1 tbsp oil over medium-high heat 3–4 minutes per side until browned.

2. Layer in slow cooker:

Place onion, garlic, and bay leaves in slow cooker. Top with beef.

3. Add braising liquid:

Whisk tomatoes, broth, lime juice, chipotles, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Pour over beef.

4. Cook:

Low setting: 8–9 hours
High setting: 5–6 hours
Until beef shreds easily with a fork.

5. Shred & serve:

Remove beef; shred with two forks. Skim excess fat from liquid; return beef to sauce. Serve in tortillas with toppings.

💡 Pro Tips for Perfection:
✅ Sear the beef—adds depth of flavor (skip if short on time).
✅ Low-sodium mastery (you love this!):
→ Use no-salt-added tomatoes + low-sodium broth
→ Boost umami with 1 tsp fish sauce (adds depth—you won’t taste fish!)
✅ Blood sugar friendly (you love this!):
→ Naturally low-glycemic—no added sugars!
→ Add 1 tbsp chia seeds to sauce for fiber + glycemic control
✅ Low-carb/keto option (you love this!):
→ Skip tortillas entirely—serve as a bowl over cauliflower rice
→ Net carbs: ~5g/serving
✅ High-protein boost (you love this!):
→ Add ½ cup black beans (+7g protein/serving)
→ Mix in ¼ cup hemp seeds before serving (+5g protein)
✅ Make ahead:
→ Cook up to 3 days ahead; stores beautifully in fridge
→ Freezes 3 months (thaw overnight; reheat gently)
→ Use in tacos, salads, soups, or stuffed peppers all week!

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