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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!
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
Ingredients
- 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
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.
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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
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
% 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.