RECIPEFROMCHEF / CHIPOTLE BARBACOA

chipotle peppers

🥗Healthier: smoked paprika

💰Cheaper: canned jalapeños

Smoked paprika provides a similar smoky flavor without the heat.

beef chuck roast

🥗Healthier: pork shoulder

💰Cheaper: beef brisket

Pork shoulder is often less expensive and has a similar texture.

Trim excess fat from the beef chuck roast and cut into large chunks.

Blend chipotle peppers, onion, garlic, cumin, oregano, bay leaves, and lime juice until smooth.

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear the beef chunks until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Transfer the seared beef to a slow cooker and pour the blended chipotle mixture over it.

Add beef broth, salt, black pepper, coriander, cloves, and sugar to the slow cooker.

Stir to combine all ingredients well.

Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until the beef is tender and easily shredded.

Once cooked, remove the beef from the slow cooker and shred it with two forks.

Return the shredded beef to the slow cooker and mix with the sauce.

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or lime juice as desired.

Serve hot, garnished with chopped cilantro.

Cooking Techniques

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