Beef Barbacoa
Beef barbacoa in a slow cooker is a culinary delight that combines tender, flavorful meat with aromatic spices, creating a dish that’s perfect for tacos, burritos, or as a hearty dinner centerpiece. Imagine the mouth-watering scent filling your kitchen as it simmers low and slow, resulting in shredded beef that practically melts in your mouth. This recipe is simple to prepare, making it ideal for busy weeknights while still impressing family and friends with its rich, authentic flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs chuck roast
- 2 medium onions, chopped
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 2–3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 1/4 cup lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Trim excess fat from the chuck roast and cut it into large chunks.
- In a hot skillet, sear the beef chunks until browned on all sides.
- Place chopped onions and minced garlic in the slow cooker. Sprinkle with cumin and oregano.
- Blend chipotle peppers, lime juice, and beef broth until smooth; pour over the beef in the slow cooker.
- Stir gently to combine all ingredients and cover.
- Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours until tender.
- Once cooked, shred beef with two forks directly in the pot and serve warm in tortillas.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 345
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg