Description
Experience the rich flavors of slow-cooked barbacoa, a tender beef dish that brings warmth and joy to any gathering. This easy recipe combines aromatic spices and fresh ingredients for a meal that’s perfect for tacos, burritos, or simply enjoyed on its own. Get ready to delight your taste buds and create unforgettable memories with every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs beef chuck roast
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (adjust to taste)
- Juice of 2 limes
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Trim excess fat from the beef chuck roast and cut it into large chunks.
- In a skillet, sauté chopped onions over medium heat until translucent (about 5 minutes). Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
- Blend chipotle peppers with adobo sauce, lime juice, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Place beef chunks in a slow cooker along with sautéed onions and garlic. Pour the marinade over the meat.
- Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours until the meat is tender.
- Shred the beef using two forks and mix it back into the juices before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg