Simple Copycat Chipotle Barbacoa

• 3+ lb. angus back rump roast
• 1 cup crushed tomatoes
• 2 Tbs chipotle paste (or 1 Tbs paste plus 1 Tbs dried crushed chipotle peppers)
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1 Tbs lime juice
• 4 cloves garlic
• 1 Tbs cumin
• 2 Tbs oregano
• 1 Tbs onion powder
• 1 Tbs paprika
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp pepper
• 2 tsp southwest spice

Directions

1. Cut the roast into 3-4 pieces.  Heat some oil in a pan and brown the roast on all sides.  Move roast to crock pot.
2. Combine all other ingredients well.  Pour over roast into crock pot.
3. Cook on low 8 hours or high 4 hours.

Note:  This is a best guess on directions since my notes did not include instruction, but rather only the ingredients.