Description
Slow Cooker Barbacoa Beef is a flavorful Mexican-inspired dish that transforms tough cuts of beef into tender, juicy perfection. The slow cooking method allows the meat to absorb a rich blend of spices, including cumin and chipotle peppers, creating an irresistible aroma that fills your kitchen. Perfect for tacos, burritos, or served over rice, this recipe is not only easy to prepare but also customizable to suit your taste preferences. With minimal effort involved, you can impress family and friends with a hearty meal that offers just the right balance of heat and flavor. Prepare it ahead of time for gatherings or weeknight dinners, and savor the deliciousness of homemade barbacoa!
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chuck roast
- 1 onion, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2–4 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
Instructions
- Trim excess fat from the chuck roast and cut into large chunks.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, sear beef chunks until browned on all sides.
- In your slow cooker, add onions, garlic, cumin, oregano, lime juice, and chipotle peppers. Place seared beef on top.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until fork-tender.
- Shred beef in the slow cooker using two forks and mix with juices.
- Serve with tortillas or rice; garnish as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 recipe (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 105mg