Ingredients

3lbsbeef chuck roast,fat trimmed, cut into 2-inch chunks

4garlic cloves,minced

2chipotles in adobo sauce,chopped

4ozgreen chiles,(1 can) diced

1small white onion,finely chopped

¼cupfresh lime juice

2tbspapple cider vinegar

3bay leaves

1tbspground cumin

1tbspMexican oregano,dried or standard dried oregano

2tspfine sea salt

1tspfreshly-ground black pepper

¼tspground cloves

½cupbeef stock or water

Preparation

Combine all ingredients in the bowl of a slow cooker. Toss gently to combine. Cover and cook on Low for about 6 to 8 hours, or on High for about 3 to 4 hours, or until the beef is tender and falls apart easily when shredded with a fork.

Using two forks, shred the beef into bite-sized pieces inside of the slow cooker. Toss the beef with the juices, then cover and let the barbacoa beef soak up the juices for about 10 minutes. Remove the bay leaves. Use a pair of tongs or a slotted spoon to serve the barbacoa beef and enjoy!