Description
The Crockpot Chipotle Pineapple Pot Roast Bowls combine the hearty, comforting texture of slow-cooked chuck roast with the zesty punch of pineapple and chipotle, creating a dish that’s both nourishing and exciting. This dish layers complex flavors with the sweet tang of pineapple balancing the deep, smoky spice of chipotle, all topped off with a creamy, fiery bang bang sauce.Ideal for those seeking a delicious twist on traditional pot roast, this recipe brings a tropical flair to your dinner table, making it perfect for family meals or special occasions where you want to impress with minimal effort. The combination of avocado salsa and bang bang sauce adds fresh, creamy notes, ensuring each bite is as satisfying as it is flavorful.
Ingredients
1 (4 pound) chuck roast, halved
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
¼ cup tomato paste
¼ cup tamari/soy sauce
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped pickled ginger
2 chipotle chiles in adobo
1 tablespoon sweet or smoked paprika
1 tablespoon fresh thyme
Salt and black pepper
3 cups fresh pineapple chunks
1 avocado, diced
1 jalapeño, sliced
½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1 tablespoon lime juice
Bang Bang Sauce:
½ cup mayo
⅓ cup sweet Thai chili sauce
2 tablespoons tamari/soy sauce
1 small clove garlic, grated
2 teaspoons lime zest
1 tablespoon chopped pickled ginger
Instructions
Oven Method:
Preheat the oven to 325° F. Place the roast in a Dutch oven.
Blend the olive oil, tomato paste, tamari, vinegar, honey, ginger, chipotle, paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper. Pour over the roast and add 1 1/2 cups pineapple. Add 1 cup water, cover, and roast for 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
Mix remaining pineapple with avocado, jalapeño, cilantro, and lime juice for the salsa.
Increase oven heat to 425° F, uncover, and roast for an additional 10 minutes.
Shred the meat, mix the bang bang sauce ingredients in a bowl.
Crockpot Method:
Place the roast in the crockpot.
Blend the sauce ingredients and pour over the roast with 1 1/2 cups pineapple. Add water, cover, and cook on LOW for 5 hours or HIGH for 3 hours.
Prepare the salsa as above.
Shred the roast in the sauce.
Prepare the bang bang sauce as above.
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 180 mins