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Sear the beef chunks in a hot skillet with oil for 2–3 minutes per side to enhance flavor, then transfer to the slow cooker.
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In a bowl, mix garlic, chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, cumin, oregano, cloves, pepper, salt, lime juice, vinegar, and beef broth.
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Pour the sauce over the beef in the slow cooker and add the bay leaf. Cover and cook on low for 8–10 hours or high for 4–5 hours, until beef is fork-tender.
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Remove the bay leaf, shred the beef with two forks, and mix it with the sauce in the slow cooker.
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Serve in tacos, burrito bowls, or over rice with your favorite toppings.