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Easy Slow Cooker Chile Colorado
5 from 27 votes

Easy Slow Cooker Chile Colorado

Easy Slow Cooker Chile Colorado uses chuck roast cooked slowly with sliced onion, garlic, spices, and canned red enchilada sauce to produce tender, flavorful beef perfect for Mexican dishes. The slow cooking method breaks down the meat to a shreddable texture infused with the rich, mildly spiced sauce.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
8 hrs
Total Time
8 hrs 5 mins
Servings: 4 -5
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 3 lb. chuck roast
  • 1 yellow onion sliced
  • 2 garlic minced, cloves
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 tsp. cumin
  • 1 tsp. oregano
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • black pepper
  • 28 oz. enchilada sauce canned, red

Instructions

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  1. Season meat with cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper on both sides and place in slow cooker. Add onion, garlic, and bay leaf to the slow cooker, then pour the whole can of enchilada sauce over everything.
  2. Cook on low for 8 hours or until the meat is tender and falling apart. From there you can either shred it or chop it and use it in all your favorite Mexican foods. Makes excellent burritos with refried beans, salsa, cheese, and sour cream! Enjoy!