Barbacoa
  • 3- 5  # chuck roast
  • 3 - 5 dried chipotle peppers, seeds removed
  • 1 medium yellow onion
  • ¼ C lime juice
  • ¼ C tomato paste
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 1½ T apple cider vinegar
  • 2 t cumin
  • 2 t sea salt
  • 1 t oregano
  • ¾ C water
  • 3 bay leaves
  1. cut the roast into large chunks
  2. place in the slow cooker
  3. combine the next 9 ingredients in a food processor or blender
  4. process until smooth
  5. pour over the roast and add the water and bay leaves
  6. cover and cook on low for 7 hours
  7. shred the beef
  8. continue cooking for 1 to 2 hours until really tender
  9. remove the bay leaves
  • serve with sour cream, guacamole, or pickled onions