Barbacoa
User Reviews
4.7
102 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
4 hrs
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Total Time
4 hrs 15 mins
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Servings
10
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Calories
371 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Barbacoa
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This easy beef barbacoa recipe is made in the slow cooker and is even better than Chipotle's. The beef is juicy, tender, and packed with flavor from the tangy and slightly smoky marinade. Use the shredded beef to make tacos, burritos, salads, quesadillas, and more!
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Ingredients
- 4 pounds beef chuck roast
- Kosher salt and black pepper, for seasoning beef
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
- 1 white onion, diced
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 chipotles in adobo sauce, diced
- 1 cup beef broth or stock
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 3 bay leaves
Instructions
- Trim excess fat off beef and cut into 4 to 6 large pieces. Season with salt and black pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the beef pieces to the hot skillet and sear until browned on all sides. Transfer to a large slow cooker.
- Add the onion, garlic, chipotle in adobo, beef broth, lime juice, apple cider vinegar, cumin, oregano, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, cloves, and bay leaves. Use tongs to mix, making sure the beef is covered and seasoned evenly.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours or until beef is tender and can be easily shredded with a fork.
- Use tongs to transfer the beef from the slow cooker to a large cutting board. Use two forks to shred the beef.
- Serve the beef over rice, make tacos, quesadillas, burritos, enchiladas, nachos, salads, and more!
Notes
- Store leftover barbacoa beef in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
371kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
36g
(72%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
13g
Cholesterol
125mg
(42%)
Sodium
471mg
(20%)
Potassium
675mg
(19%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
242IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
53mg
(5%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 371 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 371kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Cholesterol | 125mg | 42% |
| Sodium | 471mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 675mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 242IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 53mg | 5% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.7
102 reviews
Excellent
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