Slow Cooker Barbacoa
A comforting and flavorful slow cooker barbacoa recipe that simmers beef chuck roast in a blend of spices until tender and juicy, perfect for tacos or burritos.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 480 minutes
- Total Time: 495 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 to 3 pounds beef chuck roast
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon vinegar (apple cider or white)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup beef broth
Instructions
- Place the beef chuck roast in the slow cooker, laying it down whole to embrace all those beautiful flavors.
- Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, chipotle peppers, ground cumin, dried oregano, vinegar, lime juice, salt, and pepper to the slow cooker. Mix all these ingredients together.
- Pour in the beef broth, surrounding your ingredients with liquid.
- Cover the cooker and let it work its magic. Cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours.
- Remove the beef and shred it with two forks. Return the shredded beef to the slow cooker and mix it with the sauce.
- Serve your delicious barbacoa in tacos or as desired.
Notes
Barbacoa is versatile! Dress your tacos with fresh cilantro, diced onions, and lime. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Find it online: https://cookingwithmayaa.com/slow-cooker-barbacoa/