Barbacoa- Beef Chuck Roast in the Slow Cooker

Ingredients:

• 1 beef chuck roast (2 to 4 lbs) Order HERE
• 2 bay leaves
• 1/4 cup lime juice
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (or 4 Tbsp Chipotle sauce)
• 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced or minced
• 4 teaspoons ground cumin
• 3 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1-1/2 teaspoons pepper
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken or beef broth

Instructions:

1. Place roast and bay leaves in slow cooker.
2. Place the remaining ingredients minus broth in a blender; cover and process until smooth. Add broth; pulse to combine.
3. Pour sauce over top or chuck roast.
4. Cook, covered, on low until meat is tender, 6-8 hours.
5. Remove roast from slow cooker, cool slightly. Discard bay leaves and skim fat from cooking juices(optional).
6. Shred beef with 2 forks; return to slow cooker.
7. Serve in tortillas with your favorite fixings such as onion, cilantro, cheese and avocado.