Easy Barbacoa Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
8 hrs
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Total Time
8 hrs 5 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
356 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Easy Barbacoa Recipe
Description
The recipe calls for a sizable chuck roast cooked slowly in a mixture of beef broth, apple cider vinegar, finely chopped garlic, chipotle chilis in adobo, ground cumin, chili powder, oregano, and kosher salt. The low-and-slow cooking for about eight hours in a slow cooker breaks down the meat, resulting in shred-ready tender beef that absorbs the smoky, tangy, and spicy flavors from the broth.
After cooking, the beef is shredded directly in the cooker with forks ensuring it stays moist with the remaining sauce. The final dish offers a rich, savory profile with a smoky heat balanced by acidity from vinegar and aromatics.
Barbacoa works well for versatile meals such as tacos topped with fresh red onion, cilantro, and lime wedges for brightness and contrast. It's an economical preparation yielding flavorful meat usable across various dishes.
The dish stores well in airtight containers, keeping fresh refrigerated for up to a week or frozen for several months, enabling make-ahead convenience.
Ingredients
- 1 (4-5 pound) chuck roast
- 1/2 /2 cup beef stock or beef 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 cumin ground
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Optional Toppings:
- red onion
- cilantro
- lime
Instructions
- 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.
- Shred beef in the slow cooker using two forks. Serve barbacoa with a drizzle of additional sauce.
- Store in an airtight container for up to a week in the refrigerator or in the freezer for a few months.
Notes
- Prepare the barbacoa ahead and store in an airtight container refrigerated for up to 5 days.
- Freeze leftover cooked barbacoa in airtight freezer-safe containers for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition 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.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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