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Slow Cooker Barbacoa
With only 5 minutes of prep, this beef slow cooker barbacoa is tender, savory, and perfect for filling tacos or burritos!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
7 hrs
Total Time
7 hrs 5 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 319 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- ½ cup beef broth, low sodium
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 4 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 (4 ounce) can green chilies
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1½ teaspoons garlic salt (with parsley flakes)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 3-4 pounds chuck roast, cut into 6-8 chunks
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish
- lime wedges, optional
Instructions
- Add beef broth, apple cider vinegar, lime juice, minced garlic, green chiles, chili powder, cumin, oregano, garlic salt, and pepper to the bowl of your slow cooker.
- Add chuck roast chunks and cook on LOW for 7-8 hours.
- Chuck roast pieces should fall apart easily. Shred with a fork, remove any fat pieces, transfer back to slow cooker, and mix with remaining juices and spices.
- Garnish with cilantro and lime wedges. Use in tacos or burritos.
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Notes
- Recipe Tips.
- Store leftovers, including some of the delicious juices from the crock pot, in an airtight container or ziploc bag in the fridge for 3-4 days, or freezer for 3 months. Thaw in the fridge if needed overnight and reheat it in the microwave or the oven.
- For melt-in-your-mouth barbacoa cook on low heat, not high heat.
- Don't overcrowd the crock pot. Stick to between ½ and ⅔ full.
- To keep this meal easy, serve with a simple side of tortillas.
Nutrition Information
Calories
319kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
33g
(66%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
117mg
(39%)
Sodium
649mg
(27%)
Potassium
633mg
(18%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
376IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
55mg
(6%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 319
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 319kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 117mg | 39% |
| Sodium | 649mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 633mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 376IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 55mg | 6% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.