Beef Barbacoa Slow Cooker
Indulge in the rich, savory flavors of beef barbacoa made effortlessly in your slow cooker. This dish features tender, shredded beef infused with spices, perfect for tacos, burritos, or as a stand-alone meal. With minimal prep time and maximum flavor, it’s an ideal choice for busy weeknights or family gatherings. Get ready to impress everyone at the table!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs chuck roast
- 2 medium onions, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced
- Juice of 2 limes
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by chopping onions and mincing garlic.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, sear each side of the chuck roast for about 3-4 minutes until browned.
- Transfer the seared roast to the slow cooker and add onions, garlic, chipotle peppers, lime juice, cumin, oregano, and broth.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours until beef is fork-tender.
- Shred the beef using two forks and mix it back into the juices.
- Serve with warm tortillas or over rice topped with fresh cilantro and avocado slices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (113g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 100mg