Ingredients
1 (4 pound) beef chuck roast
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup tomato paste
1/4 cup tamari or soy sauce
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon ginger
1–3 chipotle chilies
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
1 tablespoon fresh thyme
Salt and pepper to taste
3 cups pineapple chunks (divided)
1 avocado
1 fresh jalapeΓ±o
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/2 cup mayo
1/3 cup sweet Thai chili sauce
2 tablespoons tamari
1 clove garlic, minced
2 teaspoons lime zest
1 tablespoon lime juice
Instructions
1-Place the 1 (4 pound) beef chuck roast in the crockpot.
2-Blend the sauce ingredients 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, 1/4 cup tomato paste, 1/4 cup tamari or soy sauce, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 tablespoon ginger, 1-3 chipotle chilies, 1 tablespoon smoked paprika, 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, salt and pepper to taste until smooth, then pour it over the roast.
3-Add all 3 cups pineapple chunks and 1 cup water, cover, and cook on low for 5 hours or high for 3 hours until the meat is tender.
4-Prepare the pineapple avocado salsa by mixing 1 1/2 cups pineapple chunks, 1 avocado, 1 fresh jalapeΓ±o, 1/2 cup chopped cilantro, and 1 tablespoon lime juice.
5-Shred the meat in the crockpot, then mix the bang bang sauce ingredients 1/2 cup mayo, 1/3 cup sweet Thai chili sauce, 2 tablespoons tamari, 1 clove garlic minced, 2 teaspoons lime zest, and 1 tablespoon lime juice.
6-Serve the shredded beef and pineapple over rice, topped with the salsa and bang bang sauce for a burst of flavor.
1-Preheat your oven to 325 degrees F and place the beef roast in a large oven-safe Dutch oven.
2-Blend the same sauce ingredients as above and pour over the roast to coat it evenly.
3-Arrange 1 1/2 cups pineapple chunks around the roast, add 1 cup water, cover, and roast for 2 1/2 to 3 hours until very tender.
4-Make the salsa using the remaining 1 1/2 cups pineapple, 1 avocado, 1 fresh jalapeΓ±o, 1/2 cup chopped cilantro, and 1 tablespoon lime juice.
5-Increase oven temperature to 425 degrees F, uncover, and cook for 10 minutes until caramelized. Shred the meat with two forks.
6-Mix the bang bang sauce ingredients and serve everything over rice with the salsa and sauce.
Last Step:
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π₯© Use a well-marbled chuck roast and cut it in half for even cooking.
π Prepare the sauce quickly in a blender to save time.
π Pineapple avocado salsa adds refreshing balance but is optional for the dish.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow cooking, roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 372 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
