5.0 from 63 votes
Chipotle Barbacoa
This Chipotle barbacoa is beef that is slow cooked in a smoky, savory sauce until it is fall-apart tender. A copy of the restaurant favorite that has tons of flavor and is perfect for burritos, tacos, nachos and other Mexican offerings.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
8 hrs
Total Time
8 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 386 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 3 pounds beef roast such as chuck, beef shoulder or brisket
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup onion finely chopped
- 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon garlic finely chopped
- 2 canned chipotle peppers
- 1 tablespoon adobo sauce from can of peppers
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 2 bay leaves
Instructions
- Cut the meat into 4 inch pieces. Heat the oil in a large pan over medium high heat.
- Add the meat to the pan in a single layer and season generously with salt and pepper to taste. You may need to work in batches.
- Cook for 4 minutes per side or until deep golden brown.
- Transfer the meat to a slow cooker. Add the onion to the pan and cook for 2-4 minutes or until softened.
- Place the onion in the crock pot with the beef.
- Add the apple cider vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, garlic, chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, beef broth, lime juice, cumin, oregano and cloves to a blender. Blend until well combined.
- Pour the sauce into the slow cooker. Add the bay leaves and stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on low heat for 8-10 hours or until meat is very tender. Shred the meat with two forks, then serve and enjoy.
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Notes
- Any well marbled beef roast will work for this recipe including chuck roast, rump roast, brisket, or beef shoulder.
- The heat level in this dish is moderate. If you prefer spicy food, you can add 1-2 more chipotle peppers. For a mild dish, just use one pepper and scrape out the seeds.
- I really recommend taking the time to brown your meat before you put it in the slow cooker because this step adds a lot of flavor. If you're in a hurry, you can skip this step and simply place the raw meat in the pot with the sauce.
Nutrition Information
Calories
386kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
44g
(88%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Trans Fat
2g
Cholesterol
156mg
(52%)
Sodium
651mg
(27%)
Potassium
839mg
(24%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
54IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
62mg
(6%)
Iron
6mg
(33%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 386
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 386kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 44g | 88% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Trans Fat | 2g | 100% |
| Cholesterol | 156mg | 52% |
| Sodium | 651mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 839mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 54IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 62mg | 6% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.