4.8 from 81 votes
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!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
8 hrs
Total Time
8 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 403 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
American , Mexican
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- Cook on low for 8-9 hours or high for 6 hours. Shred the meat with two forks and turn on warm.
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Notes
- Updated on February 27, 2020
- Original Post on April 1, 2016
Nutrition Information
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
% 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.