Slow Cooker Simple and Delicious Homemade Barbacoa Recipe

For a slow cooker barbacoa recipe, gather these ingredients: 3 pounds beef chuck roast, 1 onion (chopped), 4 garlic cloves (minced), 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (chopped), 1 tablespoon adobo sauce, 1 tablespoon ground cumin, 1 tablespoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon ground cloves, 2 bay leaves, 1/4 cup lime juice, 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar, 1 cup beef broth, salt, and pepper to taste. Instructions: trim excess fat from the beef and cut it into 4-6 large chunks. season with salt and pepper. place the chopped onion and minced garlic in the bottom of the slow cooker. add the beef chunks on top. in a small bowl, mix the chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, cumin, oregano, cloves, lime juice, and apple cider vinegar. pour this mixture over the beef. add the bay leaves and beef broth. cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or high for 4-6 hours, until the meat is tender and easily shredded. once cooked, remove the bay leaves and discard. transfer the beef to a cutting board and shred with two forks. return the shredded beef to the slow cooker, stirring it into the juices. taste and adjust seasoning if needed. serve warm in tacos, burritos, or bowls with your favorite toppings like cilantro, diced onions, or lime wedges. enjoy this simple and delicious homemade barbacoa.