Slow Cooker Mexican Style Meat

Slow Cooker Mexican Style Meat 

 "This recipe can be used with chicken, beef, pork and even venison. It freezes well, and can be made into  burritos, tacos, or any number of other Mexican-style dishes. This dish uses a lot of spice, so please be sure  to adjust to your taste."

 Ingredients
 Original recipe makes 12 servings 

•  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 

1. 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.
2. 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. 
3. 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.
4. 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 (see Cook's Note).