Beef Barbacoa Slow Cooker
Beef barbacoa slow cooker is a culinary delight that fills your home with mouthwatering aromas. This tender, juicy beef dish is infused with zesty lime juice and a blend of spices, making it perfect for tacos, burritos, or over rice. Ideal for family dinners or game nights, this recipe guarantees to impress your guests and leave them craving more. With minimal prep and maximum flavor, you’re just a slow cooker away from a satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs chuck roast
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1 cup beef broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Trim excess fat from the chuck roast and cut into large chunks; season generously with salt and pepper.
- Sauté onions in a skillet over medium heat until golden brown; add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Stir in cumin and chipotle peppers; cook for another 1-2 minutes until aromatic.
- Transfer the onion mixture to the slow cooker along with the beef chunks, beef broth, and lime juice.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours.
- Shred the beef inside the slow cooker using two forks; mix well before serving with tortillas or rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg