Slow Cooker Barbacoa Beef
Slow Cooker Barbacoa Beef is a flavorful, tender dish that brings the essence of Mexican cuisine to your table. Infused with zesty spices and slow-cooked to perfection, this beef dish transforms simple ingredients into a culinary delight. Perfect for tacos, burritos, or enjoying on its own, this recipe embodies comfort food at its finest. Gather your family and friends around the table for an unforgettable meal that promises to be a hit at any gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs Beef Chuck Roast
- 2 medium Yellow Onions, chopped
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup Fresh Cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup Fresh Lime Juice
- 2 Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce
- 2 tsp Ground Cumin
- 2 tsp Dried Oregano
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
Instructions
- Trim excess fat from the beef chuck roast and cut into large chunks.
- In a skillet, sauté the chopped onions over medium heat until translucent. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Blend chipotle peppers with adobo sauce, lime juice, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper in a blender until smooth.
- Place seasoned beef in the slow cooker and pour the spice mixture over it.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours until the meat is tender.
- Shred the beef with two forks directly in the slow cooker and mix with juices before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider searing the beef before slow cooking. Customize by using different cuts of beef or adding spices like smoked paprika. Serve with toppings like cilantro, diced onions, avocado, or lime wedges.