Description
Beef barbacoa slow cooker is a savory delight that captures the essence of hearty, family-style meals. This dish features tender, slow-cooked beef infused with vibrant spices and served in warm tortillas, making it perfect for taco night or casual gatherings. With minimal prep time and rich flavors, this recipe will quickly become a favorite at your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 lbs chuck roast
- 2 medium yellow onions, diced
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp dried oregano
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients by chopping onions and mincing garlic. Set aside.
- In a hot pan, sear the chuck roast on all sides until browned (4-5 minutes per side).
- In the slow cooker, combine seared roast, onions, garlic, lime juice, chipotle peppers, cumin, oregano, and beef broth.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours.
- Once cooked, shred the beef in the slow cooker using two forks and mix well.
- Serve in warm tortillas topped with fresh cilantro and your favorite toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 90mg