Homemade Chipotle Barbacoa Recipe

This homemade chipotle barbacoa recipe is a crowd-pleaser. Tender and flavorful beef cooked in a spiced chipotle sauce, perfect for tacos, burritos, or rice bowls. It packs a punch of smoky and spicy flavors that will surely impress your family and friends. With this easy-to-follow recipe, you can recreate the famous Chipotle Mexican Grill's barbacoa in the comfort of your own kitchen!

Ingredients

• 3 lbs beef chuck roast
• 1 can chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 2 tablespoons ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup beef broth
• 2 bay leaves

Directions

1. In a blender, combine the chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped onion, minced garlic, apple cider vinegar, lime juice, ground cumin, dried oregano, ground black pepper, and salt. Blend until smooth.
2. Trim any excess fat from the beef chuck roast and cut it into large chunks.
3. In a large skillet, heat some oil over medium-high heat. Brown the beef on all sides until nicely seared. Remove the beef from the skillet and transfer it to a slow cooker.
4. Pour the blended chipotle sauce over the beef in the slow cooker. Add the beef broth and bay leaves.
5. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 6-8 hours or on high heat for 4-5 hours, until the beef is tender and easily shreds with a fork.
6. Once the beef is done, remove it from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks.
7. Strain the cooking liquid from the slow cooker into a saucepan. Skim off any excess fat. Bring the liquid to a boil and let it reduce for about 10 minutes until slightly thickened.
8. Pour the reduced sauce over the shredded beef and mix well to coat.
9. Serve the chipotle barbacoa in tacos, burritos, rice bowls, or any other desired dishes. Top with your favorite toppings such as diced onions, chopped cilantro, sour cream, or guacamole.

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