Slow Cooker Pumpkin Salsa Shredded Beef

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   Heat olive oil in a large pan on high heat.

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   While olive oil heats, mix together salt, 1 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder and 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice in a small bowl.

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   Rub all over the roast, making sure to really press it into all sides.

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   Place roast into the hot pan and cook until golden brown, about 3 minutes.

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   Flip the roast the repeat on the other side, so both sides are golden.

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   While the meat sears, combine salsa, beef broth and pumpkin in the bottom of a 5- or 6-quart slow cooker and stir until mixed.

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   Place the seared meat into the slow cooker and cover.

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   Cook on low until the meat is falling apart and very tender, about 68 hours.

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   Mine was perfect at 7 hours.

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    Transfer meat to a cutting board and let cool for a few minutes.

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    Shred the meat with two forks.

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    Skim excess fat off the top of the liquid in the slow cooker and discard.

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    Add shredded beef back into the slow cooker and stir until all the juices are absorbed the meat is nice and saucy.

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    Serve over a salad, a paleo tortilla, lettuce wrap, or whatever else your heart desires, and garnish with cilantro.

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    Devour.

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    Notes: 1.

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    I cut quite a large amount of fat off mine, so it weighed just over 1 1/2 pounds once trimmed.

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    2.

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    If you want the beef a little crispy, you can press it into the bottom of a large, dry saucepan on medium/high heat and cook until it reaches desired crispness.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.