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Barbacoa (Slow Cooker)
Mexican beef barbacoa that's juicy, meltingly tender, seasoned with flavorful chilies and spices, and made easy right in the slow cooker. Watch the video below to see how I make it in my kitchen!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
8 hrs
Total Time
8 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 430 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 4 pounds beef chuck roast cut into 3-inch chunks
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 3 to 4 chipotles in adobo sauce finely diced
- 5 garlic cloves minced
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- ½ tablespoon dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- ¾ cup beef stock
- 3 bay leaves
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients, except the bay leaves, to the bowl of a slow cooker.
- Use tongs to gently toss and mix it all together. Then add the bay leaves, and cover. Cook on low for 8 to 9 hours, or on high for 4 to 5 hours. The beef should be tender and fall apart easily when shredded with a fork. If it doesn't shred easily, cook it a bit longer.
- Remove the beef to a cutting board and use two forks to shred it.
- Place the shredded beef back in the slow cooker, give it a stir, and let it absorb the juices.
- Serve the barbacoa straight from the slow cooker, or add it to a plate and garnish with chopped cilantro and lime wedges.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
430kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
44g
(88%)
Fat
26g
(40%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Trans Fat
2g
Cholesterol
156mg
(52%)
Sodium
884mg
(37%)
Potassium
855mg
(24%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
334IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
62mg
(6%)
Iron
6mg
(33%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 430
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 430kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 44g | 88% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 2g | 100% |
| Cholesterol | 156mg | 52% |
| Sodium | 884mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 855mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 334IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 62mg | 6% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.