Copycat Chipotle Beef Barbacoa

1 . Stage

Slice open chile peppers and remove most of the seeds. Discard seeds and stems. Roughly chop and transfer to the bowl of a food processor.

2 . Stage

Add onion, lime juice, tomato paste, vinegar, garlic, cumin, salt, and oregano to the peppers; pulse until smooth.

3 . Stage

Place beef roast into a slow cooker and spread pureed mixture over top. Add broth, bay leaves, and cloves.

4 . Stage

Cover and cook on Low until beef is tender and can be easily pulled apart with a fork, about 7 hours.

5 . Stage

Remove beef from the slow cooker and shred meat. Return meat to the slow cooker, cover, and cook for 1 more hour. Remove bay leaves before serving.