Ingredients

1 medium yellow onion, diced small

3 garlic cloves, minced

6 tablespoons tomato paste

3 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano leaves (or 3 teaspoons dried)

1 beef chuck roast (4 pounds), halved

Coarse salt and ground pepper

1 to 2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar

Preparation

In a 5-to-6-quart slow cooker, combine onion, garlic, tomato paste, and oregano. Season roast with salt and pepper and place on top of onion mixture.

Add 2 cups water, cover, and cook on high until meat is tender and can easily be pulled apart with a fork, 4 1/2 hours (or 9 hours on low). Let cool 10 minutes, then shred meat in slow cooker with 2 forks and stir in vinegar to taste.