Beef Barbacoa (Chipotle Copycat)
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5.0
84 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
3 hrs 20 mins
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Total Time
4 hrs
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
493 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Beef Barbacoa (Chipotle Copycat)
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You'll love this Chipotle Barbacoa Recipe! Start with an easy marinade, then slow cook the beef until it's meltingly tender. It tastes even better than the real thing!
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Ingredients
For the marinade:
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons adobo sauce (see note 1)
- 2 tablespoons ancho chile powder (see note 2)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or rice bran oil (see note 3)
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano (see note 4)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
For the beef:
- 1 (4 to 5 pound) boneless beef chuck roast
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or rice bran oil
- 2 cups water
- 2 bay leaves
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Instructions
- To make the marinade, in the bowl of a food processor or blender, add garlic, adobo sauce, ancho chile powder, olive oil, cumin, dried oregano, cloves, 1 tablespoon salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper. Blend until smooth (add water if needed to fully blend the marinade).
- Sprinkle beef liberally on both sides with salt and pepper. In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat oil until shimmering over medium-high heat.
- Add beef and cook until browned on one side, about 5 minutes. Flip the beef and continue cooking until the other side is brown, about 10 minutes total.
- Transfer to a slow cooker and top with marinade, turning to coat. Add water and bay leaves. Cover and cook on HIGH for 4 to 6 hours or low for 8 to 10 hours, until the fat is melted and the meat falls apart easily.
- Remove both bay leaves and shred the beef with two forks. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve with your favorite burrito toppings such as rice, beans, guacamole, and salsa.
Notes
- Adobo sauce: To make your own adobo sauce, whisk together 1 tablespoon tomato paste, 1 tablespoon cider vinegar, 1 teaspoon chipotle powder (or 1/2 teaspoon EACH smoked paprika and cayenne powder), 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, and a pinch EACH of oregano, garlic powder, and salt.
- Ancho chile powder: You can buy ancho chile powder online or buy dried ancho chiles and grind them to make your own ancho chile powder or soak them and add straight to the marinade (Culinary Hill may earn money if you buy through these links).
- Olive oil: Chipotle uses rice bran oil, but olive oil is more widely available (and probably already in your pantry).
- Oregano: Chipotle uses Mexican oregano, but you can use Italian oregano if that's all that you have. They have different flavors (Mexican oregano tastes more like marjoram) but both taste great in this recipe.
- Yield: This recipe makes 8 generous servings.
- Storage: Store leftovers covered for up to 4 days.
- Freezer: The Barbacoa can be cooled and frozen for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator. Or, make just the marinade ahead and freeze that for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before proceeding with the recipe.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
493kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
44g
(88%)
Fat
34g
(52%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
19g
Trans Fat
2g
Cholesterol
156mg
(52%)
Sodium
993mg
(41%)
Potassium
822mg
(23%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
0.3g
(1%)
Vitamin A
649IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
68mg
(7%)
Iron
6mg
(33%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 493 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 493kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 44g | 88% |
| Fat | 34g | 52% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Trans Fat | 2g | 100% |
| Cholesterol | 156mg | 52% |
| Sodium | 993mg | 41% |
| Potassium | 822mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 649IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 68mg | 7% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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