Serves 8
Start to finish: 10 hours, 20 minutes (10 hours of which are hands off)
1 2 1/2 pound eye of round beef
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon chipotle in adobo puree
1 onion, chopped
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1 tablespoon kosher salt
Juice of 2 limes
1/4 cup cider vinegar
3 cups beef or chicken broth
3 bay leaves
Warmed corn or flour tortillas to serve
Optional toppings:
Salsa (tomato or tomatillo)
Sour cream
Shredded cheddar, or crumbled queso fresco, goat cheese, or feta
Diced avocado
Slivered red onion
In a large, heavy skillet over high heat, heat the oil. Sear the beef on all sides until browned.
Meanwhile, combine the chipotle puree, onion, garlic, chili powder, cloves, salt, lime juice and vinegar in a slow cooker. Add the broth and the bay leaves.
Cook on low for 10 hours, until the meat is falling-apart tender. Remove the meat from the slow cooker and let it sit for about 20 to 30 minutes, then pull it apart using two forks. Meanwhile, pour the cooking liquid into a tall container and put it in the fridge. When you have pulled apart the meat, take out the liquid and skim off any fat that has risen to the top. Rewarm the sauce if needed and drizzle the shredded meat with some of the cooking liquid until nicely moistened but not dripping.
Serve with warmed tortillas and whatever toppings you like.
Note: Reserve the rest of the cooking liquid; you can use it in soups, stews or chili.
Nutrition information per serving: 323 calories; 76 calories from fat; 9 g fat (2 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 82 mg cholesterol; 896 mg sodium; 25 g carbohydrate; 4 g fiber; 3 g sugar; 36 g protein.
Katie Workman, Associated Press
