Description
Slow Cooker Barbacoa Beef is a mouthwatering dish that transforms a simple chuck roast into a tender, flavorful masterpiece. Infused with aromatic spices like cumin and chili powder, this slow-cooked delight is perfect for tacos, burritos, or served on its own. As it simmers, the enticing aroma fills your kitchen, promising an unforgettable meal that will have family and friends coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 to 4 pounds beef chuck roast
- 1 onion (chopped)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- Juice of 2 limes
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 2 to 3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (optional)
- Beef broth (enough to cover the meat)
Instructions
- Trim excess fat from the chuck roast and season generously with salt and pepper.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté chopped onions until golden brown. Add minced garlic and cook briefly until fragrant.
- In a bowl, mix lime juice with chili powder and cumin; pour over the roast in the slow cooker along with sautéed onions and garlic.
- Cover the meat with beef broth.
- Cook on low for about 8 hours or on high for about 4 hours until tender.
- Shred the beef inside the pot using two forks and mix well with the juices. Serve with tortillas or your choice of toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 170g
- Calories: 374
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 510mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg