5 from 38 votes
Slow Cooker Beef Barbacoa Recipe
The Slow Cooker Beef Barbacoa uses a chuck roast simmered in a blend of chipotle chilies, vinegar, oregano, spices, garlic, lime juice, and beef broth until it falls apart. The meat becomes tender and infused with smoky, tangy, and slightly spicy flavors, suitable for serving in tortillas with assorted toppings. This method offers hands-off cooking with a deeply flavored shredded beef result.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
8 hrs
Total Time
8 hrs 15 mins
Servings:
8
Calories:
327 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Indian
Ingredients
- 3 lb chuck roast
- 2 chipotle chilies in adobo
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 2 teaspoon garlic minced
- 1 lime squeezed, fresh
- 1 cup beef broth
Instructions
- Place the roast in the slow cooker.
- Place all the other ingredients into a food processor and process until well combined. Pour the mixture on top of the roast in the crock pot.
- Cook on low for 8-10 hours or high for 5 hours (until the meat is falling apart).
- Shred the meat an stir back into the sauce
- Serve on your favorite tortillas and with your favorite toppings. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days to maintain freshness.
Nutrition Information
Calories
327kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
34g
(68%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
117mg
(39%)
Sodium
622mg
(26%)
Potassium
656mg
(14%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
828IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
60mg
(6%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 327
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 327kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 117mg | 39% |
| Sodium | 622mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 656mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 828IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 60mg | 6% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.