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Barbacoa
This authentic barbacoa recipe is a simple slow cooker meal that makes the most tender, flavorful, delicious barbacoa beef.
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Mexican
Prep Time
10
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
8
hours
hours
Servings
6
Calories
430
kcal
Author
Sherri Hagymas
Ingredients
3
lbs
chuck roast
fat trimmed, cut into 2-inch chunks
½
cup
chicken or beef broth or water
4
cloves
garlic
minced
2
chipotles in adobo sauce
chopped (more if you like more heat)
1
small white onion
chopped
3
tablespoons
lime juice
2
tablespoons
apple cider vinegar
2
bay leaves
1
Tablespoon
ground cumin
2
teaspoons
dried oregano
¼
teaspoons
ground cloves
1
teaspoon
salt
1
teaspoon
black pepper
Instructions
In a medium sized bowl, combine all the ingredients except the meat, and stir to combine.
Place the meat in the slow cooker.
Pour the sauce over the meat and gently toss to combine.
Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours.
Shred the beef using 2 forks inside the slow cooker.
Use a pair of tongs or a slotted spoon to serve the barbacoa.
Refrigerate in the juices in a sealed container. It also freezes well.
Nutrition
Serving:
6
g
|
Calories:
430
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
4
g
|
Protein:
44
g
|
Fat:
26
g
|
Saturated Fat:
11
g
|
Cholesterol:
156
mg
|
Sodium:
730
mg
|
Potassium:
848
mg
|
Sugar:
1
g
|
Vitamin A:
140
IU
|
Vitamin C:
6.1
mg
|
Calcium:
66
mg
|
Iron:
5.9
mg