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Ingredients
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2 tablespoons vegetable oil
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1 (2 pound) beef chuck roast, trimmed and cut into 4 to 6 pieces
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4 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
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⅓ cup apple cider
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3 tablespoons lime juice
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4 cloves garlic, peeled, or more to taste
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4 teaspoons cumin
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1 serrano chile pepper, chopped (Optional)
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1 tablespoon ground cayenne pepper, or more to taste (Optional)
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2 ½ teaspoons dried oregano
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1 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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½ teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon ground cloves
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1 cup chicken broth
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1 small onion, finely chopped
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3 bay leaves
Directions
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Heat oil in a large skillet over low heat, gradually increasing heat to medium-high. Cook beef in hot oil until browned, about 10 seconds per side. Transfer beef to a slow cooker.
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Combine chipotle peppers, apple cider, lime juice, garlic, cumin, serrano pepper, cayenne pepper, oregano, black pepper, garlic powder, salt, and cloves in a blender or food processor; blend until smooth. Pour over beef in the slow cooker.
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Stir broth, onion, and bay leaves into the slow cooker.
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Cook on Low until beef is fork-tender, 6 to 8 hours. Shred beef using 2 forks to serve.
Cook’s Note
I cook everything extremely spicy, so adding cayenne and serrano peppers may be too spicy for you. If I was an average person, this measurement might be different. But written as is, this recipe is very hot!
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
244 | Calories |
14g | Fat |
7g | Carbs |
22g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
Calories 244 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 14g | 18% |
Saturated Fat 4g | 21% |
Cholesterol 71mg | 24% |
Sodium 449mg | 20% |
Total Carbohydrate 7g | 3% |
Dietary Fiber 2g | 5% |
Total Sugars 3g | |
Protein 22g | 43% |
Vitamin C 6mg | 6% |
Calcium 44mg | 3% |
Iron 4mg | 22% |
Potassium 277mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.