Slow Cooker Barbacoa Beef

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4.8

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Slow Cooker Barbacoa Beef

AMAZING and tender beef barbacoa that is better than any restaurant I have had! The flavor is amazing and it slow cooks to perfection!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 4 lbs beef brisket or beef chuck roast will also work
  • 2 Tbsp vegetable oil
  • 3 - 4 chipotle chilis in adobo
  • 1 1/4 cups beef broth
  • 4 teaspoons minced garlic 
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp ground cumin
  • 1 Tbsp dried oregano
  • 3/4 tsp salt then more to taste
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
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Instructions

  1. Cut the beef into large cubes. In a large skillet over medium high heat add the vegetable oil and sear the beef on each side. Transfer to your slow cooker.
  2. In a food processor add adobo chilis, beef broth, garlic, cumin, oregano, salt, pepper, cloves, and lime juice. Pulse until blended and pour on top of the meat.
  3. Cook on low for 8-9 hours or high for 6 hours. Shred the meat with two forks and turn on warm.

Notes

  • Updated on February 27, 2020
  • Original Post on April 1, 2016

Nutrition Information

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Calories 403kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 48g (96%) Fat 21g (32%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Cholesterol 141mg (47%) Sodium 706mg (29%) Potassium 807mg (23%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 681IU (14%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 39mg (4%) Iron 6mg (33%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 403 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 403kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 48g 96%
Fat 21g 32%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Cholesterol 141mg 47%
Sodium 706mg 29%
Potassium 807mg 17%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 681IU 14%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 39mg 4%
Iron 6mg 33%

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

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