Name: Slow Cooker Barbacoa (Chipotle copycat!)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 6 h
Total time: 6 h 10 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 3.5-4 lb. boneless chuck roast; 1 tsp. salt and pepper; 2 bay leaves; 4 Tbsp. chipotle peppers in adobo (see notes); 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 Tbsp. dried cumin; 1 Tbsp. dried oregano; 1/4 tsp. dried cloves; 1/2 cup chicken broth

Description

Slow Cooker Barbacoa (Chipotle copycat!) is an easy base for any Mexican meal! This flavorful meat takes just 10 minutes of prep time and slow cooking in the slow cooker.

Ingredients

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3.5–4 lb. boneless chuck roast
1 tsp. salt and pepper
2 bay leaves
4 Tbsp. chipotle peppers in adobo (see notes)
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 Tbsp. dried cumin
1 Tbsp. dried oregano
1/4 tsp. dried cloves
1/2 cup chicken broth

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Instructions

Place chuck roast in a 6 qt. slow cooker.
Season with salt and pepper and place bay leaves on top of meat.
Stir together remaining ingredients in a small bowl and pour mixture over meat.
Cook on low for 6-8 hours.
Shred and season with more salt if necessary.

Notes

Chipotle peppers in adobo are found in small cans in the Mexican or Hispanic section. I recommend chopping up the whole can, using what you need and freezing the rest in a plastic bag. Freeze until you need more and then you can just break chunks off as needed.