Description
Experience the warmth of home with this Beef Barbacoa Slow Cooker recipe. Tender, flavorful beef is slow-cooked to perfection, creating a delightful dish that’s perfect for tacos or burritos. With rich spices and zesty lime, every bite offers a taste of comfort and nostalgia. Ideal for busy weeknights or festive gatherings, this easy-to-follow recipe will impress your family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lb chuck roast
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 4 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients by chopping onion and crushing garlic.
- (Optional) Sear the chuck roast in a skillet over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes on each side until browned.
- Place the seared beef in the slow cooker and add onions, garlic, chipotle peppers, cumin, lime juice, and beef broth.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours.
- Once cooked, shred the beef with 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: 1/6 of recipe (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 105mg