Slow Cooker Barbacoa Beef
The best, classic, easy slow cooker barbacoa beef recipe, homemade with simple ingredients. Tender beef melts in your mouth. Packed with chipotle peppers and adobo sauce.
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Ingredients
- 4 pound Chuck roast Cut into large cubes, Brisket can also be used
- 1 cup Onion Finely chopped
- 1 cup Beef broth Low sodium
- 2 tablespoon Lime juice
- 2 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
- 4 cloves Garlic Minced
- 1-2 Bay leaves
- Salt To taste
- 1 teaspoon Pepper
- 1 tablespoon Oregano Dried, Preferably Mexican oregano
- 1 tablespoon Cumin powder
- 3 Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce Must add 1 tablespoon canned adobo sauce too
- 1 can Green chiles 4 oz. can
- 1-2 tablespoon Cilantro Fresh, Roughly chopped, For topping
Instructions
- Cover and cook on low heat for 6-8 hours. You can cook on high heat for 3-4 hours but the best results come from low and slow cooking.
- Remove and discard bay leaves.
- Shred with 2 forks and toss everything together.
- Garnish with finely chopped cilantro. Enjoy!
Notes
- Read all my tips above.
- Leftovers can be stored in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 44gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 2gCholesterol: 156mgSodium: 192mgPotassium: 795mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 62IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 63mgIron: 6mg
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