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4) Copycat Chipotle Barbacoa

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs beef chuck roast trimmed and cut into 3-inch pieces
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 3 tbsp chipotle in adobo chopped (use less if kids are sensitive)
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 4 cloves garlic smashed
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil

Method
 

  1. Pat beef dry and season with salt, pepper, cumin, and oregano.
  2. Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high and brown beef on all sides, about 8 minutes.
  3. Add garlic, chipotle, vinegar, broth, and bay leaf; bring to a simmer.
  4. Cover and transfer to 300°F oven or reduce heat and simmer on stovetop for 2.5–3 hours until fork-tender.
  5. Shred beef with two forks, discard bay leaf, and return juices to taste; simmer 5 minutes to thicken.