Crock-Pot Barbacoa

Instructions

1. In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the dry chiles, just until darkened and fragrant, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer chiles to a sauce pan with 2 cups chicken broth. Bring to a boil over high heat, reduce to a simmer, and cook until chiles are soft, about 15 minutes. Set aside. (Once the chiles are cool, we’ll clean them, as explained below.)
2. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil until shimmery but not smoking. Add the chuck roast and sear on all sides until brown, about 5 minutes total. Remove roast and place in crock-pot.
3. Using the same saucepan, heat remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat. Add onions; cook, tossing occasionally, until soft and brown, about 10 minutes. Add garlic; cook, tossing occasionally, until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add cumin, cloves and oregano; cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add chipotle chiles, vinegar, brown sugar, and remaining chicken broth; simmer, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Transfer everything to the bowl of a food processor.
4. Under running water, remove the stems from and clean the seeds out of the softened chiles. Place cleaned chiles and cooking liquid in the bowl of the food processor with the other ingredients. Add fish sauce and salt. Process until completely smooth, about 3 minutes. Taste; add additional salt as needed.
5. Pour the blended mixture over the roast in the Crock-Pot. Add 2 bay leaves. Cook, covered, over low heat for 6 hours. Set lid ajar and cook for 2 more hours. Remove roast from Crock-Pot and let cool. Shred beef using your fingers or two forks. Return shredded beef to Crock-Pot with sauce and stir until beef is coated in sauce. Season to taste with salt. Serve warm with tortillas and toppings (salsa, guacamole, crumbled queso fresco, and lime wedges).

• Servings : 8-10
• Ready in : 300 Minutes
• Course : Main
• Recipe Type : Recipes
• Ingredient : Beef