Mexican Crock Pot Roast Recipe

Spice up your weeknight dinner with this vibrant and flavorful Mexican Crock Pot Roast! Tender, juicy roast bathed in a zesty salsa sauce – easily customizable to your spice preference with mild or hot salsa. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe is ready in just a few minutes of prep and hours of slow-cooking deliciousness. Substitute jalapeños for poblano chilis for extra heat!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 610 mins
Calories 771.8 kcal
Protein 149g
Rating 4.4 (12 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Mexican Crock Pot Roast

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How to Make Mexican Crock Pot Roast

  1. In a medium bowl, combine 1 (15-ounce) can of your choice of salsa (mild, medium, or hot), 2 tablespoons of chili paste, 1 cup of beef broth, 1 packet of your favorite taco seasoning mix (or 1 tablespoon of your homemade blend), and 2-3 poblano chilis, finely chopped (or substitute with jalapeños for extra heat).
  2. Spoon half of the salsa mixture into the bottom of your 6-quart slow cooker.
  3. Place a 3-4 pound beef chuck roast on top of the salsa mixture in the slow cooker.
  4. Pour the remaining salsa mixture over the roast.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours, or on high for 4-6 hours, or until the roast is fork-tender.
  6. Remove the roast from the slow cooker and shred with two forks. Skim off any excess fat from the cooking liquid.
  7. Return the shredded beef to the slow cooker and stir to combine with the sauce. Serve on warm tortillas or with your favorite sides like rice and beans.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

83 g

Sugar

49g

Fat

81g

Carbs

7g