Ingredients:

  • 3.75 lbs beef chuck roast, trimmed of thick exterior fat
  • 0.5 cup low-sodium beef bone broth
  • 1 large white onion, thickly sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, smashed
  • 1 large orange, juiced (rinds reserved)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
  • 1.5 teaspoons sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper

Instructions:

  1. Pat the 3.75 lbs beef chuck roast completely dry with paper towels. Note: This ensures the spice rub sticks to the meat rather than sliding off in a slurry.
  2. In a small bowl, combine the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, sea salt, and black pepper until well blended.
  3. Rub the spice mixture vigorously into all sides of the beef, pressing it into the crevices. Note: This creates a bark that will eventually become the crispy edges under the broiler.
  4. Place the sliced white onions and smashed garlic at the bottom of a 6 quart slow cooker to create a flavor packed base.
  5. Nestle the seasoned beef directly on top of the onions.
  6. Pour the beef bone broth, orange juice, and lime juice carefully around the sides of the meat. Note: Avoid pouring directly over the beef so you don't wash away your carefully applied spice rub.
  7. Toss the spent orange rinds into the pot alongside the beef.
  8. Cover the slow cooker and cook on Low for 8 hours (or High for 5 hours) until the beef is tender and falls apart easily with a fork.
  9. Remove the beef from the slow cooker and transfer to a large rimmed baking sheet; shred the meat into bite-sized chunks using two forks while discarding the orange rinds.
  10. Strain the remaining liquid from the slow cooker and drizzle about 1/2 cup of the concentrated juices over the shredded beef.
  11. Place the baking sheet under a broiler on high heat for 3 to 5 minutes until the edges of the beef are browned and crackling. Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli: Tender Beef with Soy Ginger Glaze — Master healthy slow cooker beef and broccoli with our step-by-step timing gui...Slow Cooker Goulash: Hearty Hungarian Beef Stew (8 Hour Comfort) — This Slow Cooker Goulash recipe delivers proper comfort food effortlessly. Ge...Tacos de Lengua Recipe: Tender, Authentic Beef Tongue Tacos — Discover how to make authentic Tacos de Lengua! This slow-braised recipe yiel... $img_2$