Low & Slow Chipotle-Maple Beef

Ingredients: 

• 3 chiles plus 3 T. sauce from 1 can chipotle chiles in adobo sauce (I substituted 2 dries chipotle peppers)
• 1 cup pineapple juice
• 1/2 cup maple syrup
• 3 T. tomato paste
• 2 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. pepper
• 6 lb. boneless chuck roast, cut in 8 pieces (I have used bone in also)

Directions: 

1. In a blender, puree the chiles, adobo sauce, pineapple juice, maple syrup, tomato paste, salt, and pepper until smooth. Pour the chile mixture into a large slow cooker and add the roast. Turn meat a few times to coat, then arrange fat side up. Cover and cook on high heat until fork-tender, about 6 hours.

2. Using a knife, scrape the fat off the surface of the meat; transfer the meat to a work surface. Using two forks, shred the beef. In a large bowl, toss the beef with 2 cups of the cooking liquid. Let stand until most of the juices are absorbed, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, may add more chipotle powder. Serve as a main dish with sides or try the beef in one of these other recipes. Reserve you braising liquid for other recipes.

Once the above is prepared, you can make any of the following additional recipes: 

Sesame Beef Noodle Bowl

Toss cooked flat rice noodles with some of the shredded beef. Pour some of the braising liquid over the noodles. Drizzle the noodles with sesame  oil and soy sauce, then top with a handful of bean sprouts and thinly sliced scallions, green onions, or leeks. I sprinkle with sesame seeds also.
 

Smoky Beef Tacos
Served the pulled beef with warm tacos and you favorite taco toppings( avocado, onion, chopped cilantro, etc.)
 

Beef Ravioli With Sage Butter Sauce
Lay wonton wrapper on a work surface; brush with water. Spoon a T. of beef on each wrapper. Top with each with another wrapper, pinching the edges to seal in the filling. Simmer the ravioli in salted boiling water until tender, about 3 minutes. Meanwhile melt butter for a sauce in a skillet over medium heat. Add a handful of sage leaves and cook until sage is crispy and the butter browns, about 2 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the sage to a plate. Transfer the ravioli to the skillet; season and toss with the butter sauce. Serve with the sage and shaved Parmesan.