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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- 4 pounds boneless chuck roast
- 1 teaspoon salt and pepper
- 2 bay leaves
- 4 tablespoons chipotle peppers in adobo (see notes)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon dried cumin
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon dried cloves
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
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.