Slow Cooker Smokey Ancho Shredded Beef

Ingredients

• 2 lbs beef chuck roast
• 1/4 cup smokey ancho chili powder
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/2 cup white rice
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 lime, juiced
• 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
• 2 red chili peppers, sliced
• 1 lime wedge, for garnish

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, mix smokey ancho chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
2. Rub the spice mixture evenly over the beef chuck roast.
3. Place the seasoned beef in a slow cooker and pour in beef broth, apple cider vinegar, and olive oil.
4. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until the beef is fork-tender and easily shreds.
5. Remove the beef from the slow cooker and shred using two forks.
6. Return the shredded beef to the slow cooker and mix well with the cooking liquid.
7. In a separate pot, cook white rice according to package instructions.
8. Stir chopped cilantro and lime juice into the cooked rice to create zesty cilantro-lime rice.
9. Serve the slow cooker smokey ancho shredded beef over the zesty cilantro-lime rice.
10. Garnish with sliced red chili peppers, additional cilantro, and a lime wedge.