Crock-Pot Express Crock 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.

Add 3 Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, 3 cloves minced garlic, 1 tablespoon cumin, 1 tablespoon oregano, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 to 1 teaspoon black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves, juice of 1 lime, and 1 cup beef broth to a food processor or blender.

Pulse all ingredients together until reaching a consistent sauce.

Hit the brown saute button on the Crock-Pot Express multicooker and add olive oil.

Add 1 diced onion and stir until translucent.

Add the meat into the pot and brown on all sides.

Pour the chipotle sauce on top of the browned meat.

Place the lid on the pot and lock it, turning the valve to no venting.

Press the meats button, adjust the time to 1 hour, and press start.

Once the cooking is complete, do an immediate pressure relief and open the pot.

Shred the meat with two forks and serve on a bed of lettuce, in a rice bowl with black beans, or in burritos or tacos.

Cooking Techniques

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