Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • ½ white or yellow onion (chopped)
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic (or 3 large garlic cloves)
  • 6 chipotles (from a can of chipotles packed in adobo sauce)
  • 1 ½ tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
  • juice of 1 lime
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • dash of ground cloves (if you have it)
  • 1 ½ pounds brisket (or chuck roast)

Instruction

  • In a high-powered blender or food processor, pulse together the onion, garlic (pre-minced or simply add the whole peeled cloves), chipotles, tomato paste, vinegar, lime juice, salt, dried oregano and slices to make a smooth paste.
  • Quarter the beef and toss it in the slow cooker with the paste. Cook on high for 4 hours or low for 6 hours until the beef is tender and can be easily shredded with a fork.
  • Remove the meat from the slow cooker and shred. Return to the slow cooker and stir into the sauce just before serving.