Crockpot Barbacoa

Crockpot Barbacoa

Ingredients:

• 3-4 lbs beef chuck roast

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 medium white onion, chopped

• 4 garlic cloves, minced

• 1-2 chipotle peppers in adobo

• ¾ cup low-sodium beef broth or bone broth

• ¼ cup apple cider vinegar

• Juice of 2 limes

• Seasonings:

  • 2 tsp cumin

  • 2 tsp oregano

  • 2 tsp chili powder

  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika

  • 2 tbsp garlic powder

  • 1 tsp salt + pepper

Directions:

1. Trim the excess fat. Salt & pepper each side generously. Sear in olive oil till browned.

2. Blend chipotles in adobo, broth, ACV, lime juice, cumin, oregano, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt & pepper.

3. Pour over beef, toss in bay leaves, then cover & slow cook (8 hrs low / 4–6hrs high).

4. Once fall-apart tender shred with two forks, mix back into the sauce.

5. Load up warm tortillas, add to a burrito bowl, or a great addition to a taco salad!