Slow Cooker Barbacoa Beef
Ingredients
- 1 small onion (white)
- 4 garlic (cloves)
- 1 diced green chilies (4oz can)
- 4 chipotles in adobo sauce
- 2 tablespoons adobo sauce
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano (heaping)
- 1 teaspoon salt & pepper (each)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 pounds boneless beef roast
- 3 bay leaves
- corn tortillas
- lime juice
- cilantro (chopped)
- red onions (diced)
- 1 avocado (sliced)
Pure
Meat & Toppings
Instructions
- Use a blender or food processor, add puree ingredients, & process on high speed until smooth; set aside.
- Slow Cooker Directions: Sear the beef in a large skillet & then transfer to your slow cooker. Add the puree to the beef & add the bay leaves, stir to combine, close lid, and cook for about 4 to 5 hours on High or about 7 to 8 hours on Low. When done, discard bay leaves, shred the meat with 2 forks, and allow it to sit in the juices for about 15 minutes before serving so it soaks up even more flavor.
- Serve on warmed tortillas and add toppings.