Crockpot Spicy Barbacoa Beef
Rating
5 out of 5 stars
(6)
Ingredients
6 servings
- 2 lbs boneless chuck roast beef
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1 white onion (diced (about 1 1/2 cups)
- 3 chipotle chiles in adobo sauce + 1 tbsp. of the adobo sauce
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tbsp ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp ground clove
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 6 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp salt ([plus more for seasoning beef])
- freshly cracked black pepper ([for seasoning the beef])
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Preparation
Step 1
Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large skillet over med-high heat. Trim excess fat off of roast, then season the roast on all sides with salt and pepper. Sear all sides in the hot skillet (about 2 mins per side). Place seared roast into the crockpot.
Step 2
In the same skillet, add the diced onions and saute for 3-5 minutes, until slightly tender. Place in the crockpot with the roast.
Step 3
Finely dice/mince the chipotle chiles. Place in a bowl with 1 tbsp. of the adobo sauce. In that same bowl, add the lime juice, apple cider vinegar, chicken broth, cumin, ground clove, oregano, garlic and salt. Mix until well-combined.
Step 4
Add the sauce to your crockpot and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 4-6 hours.
Step 5
When cooking time is complete, using two forks shred the beef until shredded finely (or to your liking).
Step 6
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