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Slow Cooker Beef Barbacoa (For tacos and burrito bowls)

Slow Cooker Beef Barbacoa: 5 Reasons to Love It

  • Author: Nora
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8 hours
  • Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

A flavorful slow-cooked beef barbacoa perfect for tacos and burrito bowls.


Ingredients

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  • 3 lbs beef chuck roast
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 12 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped
  • 1 cup beef broth

Instructions

  1. Place the beef chuck roast in the slow cooker.
  2. Combine onion, garlic, cumin, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  3. Rub the spice mixture over the beef.
  4. Add lime juice, apple cider vinegar, chipotle peppers, and beef broth to the slow cooker.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until the beef is tender.
  6. Shred the beef with two forks and mix it with the juices in the slow cooker.

Notes

  • Serve with tortillas, rice, or in a salad.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
  • This recipe can be frozen for later use.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/6 recipe
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 10g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg

Keywords: Slow Cooker Beef Barbacoa, Beef Barbacoa, Tacos, Burrito Bowls