Slow Cooker Beef Barbacoa
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Slow Cooker Beef Barbacoa
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This Mexican style shredded beef is slow cooked with seasonings and is perfect for serving as a main course, or using as a filling in tacos, burritos, enchiladas, nachos and more.
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Ingredients
- 3 pound beef chuck roast
- 1 onion chopped
- 1 can chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (7 ounce can) seeds removed
- 1 Jalapeno pepper whole (Optional)
- ⅓ cup apple cider or apple juice
- 2 limes juice of
- 2 bay leaves
Barbacoa Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 3 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients for Barbacoa seasoning
- Add the onion, chipotle peppers and sauce from the can (remove the seeds and ribs from the peppers for a milder flavor,) jalapeno pepper, apple juice, lime juice, and bay leaves to the bottom of the crock pot.
- Cut the chuck roast in 6-8 chunks and season on all sides with the barbacoa seasoning. Place on top of onion mixture in the crock pot.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours.
- Once done, remove the meat, jalapeno, and bay leaves.Shred the beef, discarding any extra fat.
- Use a hand blender to blend the remaining juices, onions, and pepper in the pot until smooth.
- Add the shredded beef back to the sauce, or save the sauce to spoon over the meat when served, based on your personal preference.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
4ounces of meat
Calories
462kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
44g
(88%)
Fat
26g
(40%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
13g
Trans Fat
2g
Cholesterol
156mg
(52%)
Sodium
994mg
(41%)
Potassium
869mg
(25%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
1750IU
(35%)
Vitamin C
11mg
(12%)
Calcium
80mg
(8%)
Iron
7mg
(39%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 462 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 4ounces of meat | |
| Calories | 462kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 44g | 88% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Trans Fat | 2g | 100% |
| Cholesterol | 156mg | 52% |
| Sodium | 994mg | 41% |
| Potassium | 869mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1750IU | 35% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 80mg | 8% |
| Iron | 7mg | 39% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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