Slow Cooker Mexican Beef Barbacoa

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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    6 hrs

  • Total Time

    6 hrs 20 mins

  • Servings

    8

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

Slow Cooker Mexican Beef Barbacoa

Slow Cooker Mexican Beef Barbacoa is tender, juicy, shredded meat cooked in a slow cooker with lime juice, garlic, onion, chipotles in adobo, and other delicious Mexican flavors.  It's the perfect filling for tacos, burritos, and more!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 3-4 lb. chuck roast If it's super fatty, get a 4 lb. since you'll lose a lot when you trim it.
  • 1 tomato chopped, large
  • 1 yellow onion chopped
  • 3 garlic minced, cloves
  • 2 lime the juice of
  • 4.5 ounce green chiles undrained, canned
  • chipotles in adobo 1-2 chipotle peppers from can, can
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1/2 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/2 tablespoon salt
  • black pepper several grinds
  • 1/4 cup beef broth
  • cilantro garnish, fresh

Instructions

  1. Cut roast into large chunks. Season meat with salt and pepper and sear in a hot pan until all sides have browned. Add meat to slow cooker with the rest of the ingredients, stir to combine.
  2. Cook on low for 6-8 hours, or until a meat thermometer reads 145°. The meat should be pull-apart tender. Garnish with fresh cilantro and use in your favorite Mexican dishes. Enjoy!
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