Chipotle Barbacoa Recipe

Name: Chipotle Barbacoa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 (2 pound) beef chuck roast, trimmed and cut into 4 to 6 pieces; 1/3 cup apple cider; 4 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce; 3 tablespoons lime juice; 4 cloves garlic, peeled, or more to taste; 4 teaspoons cumin; 1 serrano chile pepper, chopped (optional); 1 tablespoon ground cayenne pepper, or more to taste (optional); 2 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves; 1 cup chicken broth; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 3 bay leaves

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 (2 pound) beef chuck roast, trimmed and cut into 4 to 6 pieces
1/3 cup apple cider
4 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
3 tablespoons lime juice
4 cloves garlic, peeled, or more to taste
4 teaspoons cumin
1 serrano chile pepper, chopped (optional)
1 tablespoon ground cayenne pepper, or more to taste (optional)
2 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup chicken broth
1 small onion, finely chopped
3 bay leaves

1
Heat oil in a large skillet over low heat, gradually increasing heat to medium-high. Add beef chuck pieces; cook until browned, about 10 seconds per side. Transfer beef to a slow cooker.
2
Combine apple cider, chipotle peppers, lime juice, garlic, cumin, serrano pepper, cayenne pepper, oregano, black pepper, garlic powder, salt, and ground cloves in a blender or food processor; blend until smooth. Pour over beef in the slow cooker.
3
Stir chicken broth, onion, and bay leaves into the slow cooker.
4
Cook on Low until beef is fork-tender, 6 to 8 hours. Shred beef using 2 forks.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 (2 pound) beef chuck roast, trimmed and cut into 4 to 6 pieces, 1/3 cup apple cider, 4 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, and more.

Yes, Chipotle Barbacoa falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chipotle Barbacoa

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