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Sweet Barbacoa
Featuring a perfect blend of spicy and just the right amount of lip-smacking sweet, this juicy and tender sweet barbacoa recipe is an easy-to-make, low fat family favorite.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
6 hrs
Total Time
6 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 10 servings
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 8 chicken breasts or 6 pounds pork loin, excess fat removed
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped
- 2 cups chicken stock or broth
- 2 cans (15.25 ounces each) black beans, drained and rinsed, optional
- 1 cup frozen corn kernels
- ½ cup raw apple cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons chipotle chili powder (more or less to taste)
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon ground mustard
- 4 bay leaves
- 2 tablespoons unsulphured blackstrap molasses
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 teaspoons Super Sweet Blend or equivalent sweetener (more or less to taste)
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to the crock of a slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.
- Once the meat is tender, shred it and return it to the crock. Add more chipotle powder and/or sweetener as you desire.
- Serve atop lettuce or a low carb tortilla with choice of toppings (see notes for ideas).
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Notes
- THM E/Low Fat Topping Ideas: a teeny tiny bit of shredded cheese (1/2 teaspoon), plain 0% Greek yogurt (tastes similar to sour cream), low fat sour cream, lettuce, tomatoes, cilantro, nutritional yeast
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
228kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
26g
(9%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 228kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.