Authentic Slow Cooker Beef Barbacoa

Ingredients

- 8 servings +

• 3 ½ lbs boneless beef chuck roast, trimmed of excess hard fat and cut into large 3-inch chunks
• 2 tbsp avocado oil or vegetable oil, for searing
• 1 can (7 oz) chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, use 3-4 peppers for medium heat, plus 2 tbsp sauce
• 1 cup low-sodium beef broth, rich stock
• ⅓ cup freshly squeezed lime juice, about 2-3 juicy limes
• ¼ cup apple cider vinegar, for bright acidity
• 6 cloves garlic, peeled
• 1 tbsp ground cumin, warm spice
• 1 tbsp dried Mexican oregano, or regular dried oregano
• 1 tsp smoked paprika, for smoky warmth
• ¼ tsp ground cloves, essential traditional aromatic
• 1 ½ tsp kosher salt, plus more to taste
• 1 tsp coarsely ground black pepper, for seasoning
• 3 whole dried bay leaves, tucked into braise
• ½ cup finely chopped white onion & fresh cilantro, for serving tacos