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Slow Cooker Barbacoa

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A comforting dish of tender, juicy beef infused with tangy lime, apple cider vinegar, and smoky chipotle peppers, perfect for family dinners and gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 3 lbs beef chuck roast
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 23 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
  • 1 cup beef broth

Instructions

  1. Combine the chopped onion, minced garlic, and chipotle peppers in a slow cooker.
  2. Whisk together the apple cider vinegar, lime juice, cumin, oregano, black pepper, and salt in a bowl.
  3. Add the beef chuck roast to the slow cooker and pour the marinade over it.
  4. Pour the beef broth around the sides of the meat, making sure not to wash away the marinade.
  5. Cook on low for 8 hours or until the beef is tender and shreds easily.
  6. Shred the beef with two forks and mix it with the juices before serving.

Notes

Serve with fresh corn tortillas, diced onions, cilantro, and lime juice. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

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