Easy Slow Cooker Barbacoa Recipe
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4.7
26 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
4 hrs
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Total Time
19 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
349 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Easy Slow Cooker Barbacoa Recipe
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This stress-free slow cooker barbacoa can be used in so many delicious ways: tacos, burritos, enchiladas -- you can even serve it over rice for an instant meal. So good!
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Ingredients
- 2 lb. chuck roast
- 3 chipotles in adobo
- 1 tablespoon adobo sauce
- 1 onion
- 5 cloves garlic
- 2 lime
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 tablespoon Mexican oregano
- 2 teaspoons salt
- black pepper freshly cracked
- splash of water
For the tacos:
- 12-16 corn tortillas
- 1 cup onion pickled
- cilantro freshly chopped
Instructions
- Trim off any excess bits of fat from the meat and cut into 2-3 inch chunks.
- Add the meat to the slow cooker along with: 3 minced chipotles in adobo, 1 tablespoon adobo sauce, 1 chopped onion, 5 minced garlic cloves, 2 teaspoons cumin, 1 tablespoon Mexican oregano, 2 teaspoons salt, freshly cracked pepper, the juice of 2 limes, and a splash of water.
- Give everything a quick stir and cook in the slow cooker on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 4 hours. When the beef pieces are fully cooked inside and fork tender they are done.
- Use two forks or a spatula to shred the beef.
- Let the shredded beef cook in the juices for an additional 10-15 minutes (this is the most important part!). You can also taste for seasoning at this point. I added another generous pinch of salt to this batch.
- Once the beef has stewed in its own juices it is ready to be served. For a simple barbacoa taco, serve the beef in a warm corn tortilla with pickled onions and freshly chopped cilantro.
- Store leftovers in their juices in an airtight container in the fridge.
Notes
- I didn't sear the beef pieces before putting them in the slow cooker, but you are welcome to experiment with that.
- Don't forget to taste for seasoning after you shred the beef pieces; a final dash of salt can really enhance the flavors. And after shredding be sure to let the meat soak up the juices for 10-15 minutes.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
349kcal
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 349 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 349kcal | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.7
26 reviews
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