Crock Pot Beef Barbacoa
User Reviews
4.5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
6 hrs
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Total Time
6 hrs 10 mins
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Servings
8 people
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Calories
391 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Crock Pot Beef Barbacoa
Description
This Crock Pot Beef Barbacoa recipe uses a selection of spices rubbed onto the beef chuck roast before slow cooking with onions, garlic, and fresh oregano. The acidic components of lime juice and apple cider vinegar balance the rich meat and deep spices during the 6-8 hour cook time, resulting in tender beef that shreds easily. Bay leaves infuse a subtle herbal note throughout the process.
The finished barbacoa is typically served wrapped in corn tortillas or on tostadas and topped with fresh ingredients like sliced avocado, jalapeños, chopped cilantro, and crumbly cotija cheese, providing layers of freshness, spice, and creaminess.
For a gluten-free option, ensure the beef broth used is gluten-free. The recipe’s spice blend and slow cooking method emphasize tenderness and bold flavor, making it a versatile main for Mexican-inspired meals.
Ingredients
- 1 white onion diced, large
- 4 garlic minced, cloves
- 2 tsp oregano fresh
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp chipotle pepper ground
- 1 tbsp cumin
- ¼ tsp cloves ground
- 2.5-3 lb beef chuck roast
- ¼ cup lime juice
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 cups beef broth
- ¼ cup cilantro chopped
- 3 bay leaf
- 16 corn tortillas or tostadas, small
Optional Toppings
- avocado sliced
- jalapeños sliced
- cilantro chopped
- cotija cheese crumbled
Instructions
- Place the onion, garlic and oregano in the bottom of a crock pot.
- Combine the salt, pepper, chipotle powder, cumin and ground cloves in a small bowl.
- Rub this mixture on the beef chuck roast and place in the crock pot.
- In another medium bowl, combine the lime juice, apple cider vinegar, beef broth and cilantro.
- Pour this mixture over the beef, then add the bay leaves to the crock pot.
- Cover and cook on high for 6-8 hours.
- Remove the bay leaves and shred the beef.
- Place in tortillas, or on tostadas, and add the toppings of your choice!
Notes
- The nutritional information provided does not include the optional toppings.
- This recipe is gluten free when served on corn tortillas; verify that the beef broth is gluten free.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 391 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 391kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 97mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 671mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 673mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 360mg | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 3.9mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 90mg | 9% |
| Iron | 4.5mg | 25% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.5
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