Ingredients for - Chipotle Barbacoa

1. Vegetable oil 2 tablespoons
2. Beef chuck roast, trimmed and cut into 4 to 6 pieces 1 (2 pound)
3. Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce 4
4. Apple cider ⅓ cup
5. Lime juice 3 tablespoons
6. Garlic, peeled, or more to taste 4 cloves
7. Cumin 4 teaspoons
8. Serrano chile pepper, chopped (Optional) 1
9. Ground cayenne pepper, or more to taste (Optional) 1 tablespoon
10. Dried oregano 2 ½ teaspoons
11. Ground black pepper 1 teaspoon
12. Garlic powder 1 teaspoon
13. Salt ½ teaspoon
14. Ground cloves ½ teaspoon
15. Chicken broth 1 cup
16. Onion, finely chopped 1 small
17. Bay leaves 3

How to cook deliciously - Chipotle Barbacoa

1 . Stage

Heat oil in a large skillet over low heat, gradually increasing heat to medium-high. Cook beef in hot oil until browned, about 10 seconds per side. Transfer beef to a slow cooker.

2 . Stage

Combine chipotle peppers, apple cider, lime juice, garlic, cumin, serrano pepper, cayenne pepper, oregano, black pepper, garlic powder, salt, and cloves in a blender or food processor; blend until smooth. Pour over beef in the slow cooker.

3 . Stage

Stir broth, onion, and bay leaves into the slow cooker.

4 . Stage

Cook on Low until beef is fork-tender, 6 to 8 hours. Shred beef using 2 forks to serve.