Easy Barbacoa Recipe

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5.0

51 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    8 hrs

  • Total Time

    8 hrs 5 mins

  • Servings

    6

  • Calories

    356 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American, Mexican

Easy Barbacoa Recipe

This delicious Barbacoa recipe makes perfectly seasoned beef great for tacos, burritos, and salads. Made easy in the slow cooker for the most tender, best barbacoa!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 (4-5 pound) chuck roast
  • 1/2 /2 cup beef stock or broth
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 4 cloves garlic finely chopped
  • 2-3 chipotle chilis in adobo sauce chopped
  • 2 tablespoons adobo sauce
  • 3 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

Optional Toppings:

  • red onion
  • cilantro
  • lime
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Instructions

  1. Add chuck roast to the insert of slow cooker. In a 2 cup measuring cup stir together beef broth, apple cider vinegar, garlic, chilis, adobo sauce, cumin, chili powder, oregano and salt. Pour into slow cooker and cook on low setting for 8 hours.
  2. Shred beef in the slow cooker using two forks. Serve barbacoa with a drizzle of additional sauce.
  3. Store in an airtight container for up to a week in the refrigerator or in the freezer for a few months.
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Notes

  • Make Ahead and Storage Tips
  • To make ahead, prepare it according to the recipe instructions. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
  • To freeze, store in an airtight, freezer-safe container in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 356kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 51g (102%) Fat 15g (23%) Cholesterol 153mg (51%) Sodium 343mg (14%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 356 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 356kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 51g 102%
Fat 15g 23%
Cholesterol 153mg 51%
Sodium 343mg 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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