5.0 from 123 votes
Slow Cooker Barbacoa Beef
This Beef Barbacoa is perfect with corn or flour tortillas for taco night!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
4 hrs 10 mins
Total Time
5 hrs
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 452 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
American , Mexican
Ingredients
- 4 pounds chuck roast or pot roast
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion finely diced
- ½ cup beef broth
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 small lime juiced
- 4 chipotle peppers in adobo, diced
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 to 3 bay leaves
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
Instructions
- Cut beef into 4-6 large chunks and generously season with salt & pepper. Brown beef in batches in olive oil.
- Add beef to the slow cooker and add remaining ingredients.
- Cook on low 8-10 hours or on high 4-6 hours or until fork tender.
- Remove bay leaves and discard. Shred beef with forks and add back to the juices in the slow cooker, cover and cook on high at least 30 minutes.
- Serve with tortillas.
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Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 7 days.
Nutrition Information
Calories
452
(23%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
45g
(90%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Cholesterol
156mg
(52%)
Sodium
217mg
(9%)
Potassium
833mg
(24%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
39IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
59mg
(6%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 452
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 452 | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 45g | 90% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 156mg | 52% |
| Sodium | 217mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 833mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 39IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 59mg | 6% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.