chipotle shredded beef

This recipe from Taste of Home might be my favorite recipe ever. I make it for lunch al desko regularly and eat it on tortillas with a bit of shredded cheddar-- so dang good in the middle of winter when I am craving comfort food. .

INGREDIENTS

• 1 teaspoon canola oil
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1/4 cup cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce plus 2 teaspoons sauce
• 6 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 bay leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 boneless beef chuck roast (2-1/2 pounds)

DIRECTIONS

In a large skillet coated with cooking spray, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir 2-3 minutes or until tender. Stir in tomatoes, vinegar, peppers with sauce, garlic, brown sugar, bay leaves and spices. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 4-6 minutes or until thickened.

Place roast in a 5-qt. slow cooker; add tomato mixture. Cook, covered, on low 8-10 hours or until meat is tender.

Discard bay leaves. Remove roast; cool slightly. Skim fat from cooking juices. Shred beef with two forks. Return beef and cooking juices to slow cooker; heat through.