Slow Cooker Barbacoa Beef
Juicy and tender barbacoa beef marinated in a zesty blend of spices, slow-cooked to perfection for an unforgettable meal experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 480 minutes
- Total Time: 495 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs beef chuck roast
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 bay leaves
- 1–2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (optional)
- 1 cup beef broth
Instructions
- Combine lime juice, apple cider vinegar, garlic, cumin, paprika, onion powder, black pepper, and salt to make a marinade.
- Rub the marinade all over the beef chuck roast, ensuring it is well coated.
- Place the roast in the slow cooker and add bay leaves, chipotle peppers (if using), and beef broth.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 4-6 hours until the meat is tender.
- Remove the beef from the slow cooker and shred using two forks, then return to soak in juices.
- Serve with warm tortillas, rice, or your choice of sides.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the beef for a few hours or overnight. Ensure to use a good quality beef chuck roast for the best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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