Ingredients :
1 (4 pound) chuck roast
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 1/4 cups diced green chile pepper
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1 (5 ounce) bottle hot pepper sauce
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Directions
● Trim the roast of any excess fat, and season with salt and pepper.
● Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
● Place the beef in the hot skillet, and brown it quickly on all sides.
● Transfer the roast to a slow cooker and top it with the chopped onion.
● Season with chile peppers, chili powder, cayenne pepper, hot pepper sauce, and garlic powder.
● Add enough water to cover 1/3 of the roast.
● Cover, and cook on High for 6 hours, checking to make sure there is always at least a small amount of liquid in the bottom of the cooker.
● Reduce heat to Low, and continue cooking for 2 to 4 hours, or until meat is totally tender and falls apart.
● Transfer the roast to a bowl and shred it using two forks (reserve 2 cups of cooking liquid, if desired).
● Serve in tacos or burritos.
12 servings