Slow Cooker Barbacoa Beef
Juicy, slow cooked beef in savory spices - perfect for tacos, burritos, enchiladas, and all of your favorite Mexican dishes!
Servings:6 servings
Ingredients
- 2 ½ - 3 pounds beef chuck roast
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 3 chipotle peppers, roughly chopped
- 1 small white or yellow onion chopped
- juice of 1 lime , (2-3 tablespoons)
- ½ cup water , or beef broth
- 4 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves, (optional)
- 1 teaspoon salt , (or to taste)
- 1 teaspoon black pepper, (or to taste)
- optional: red onion, cilantro and lime wedges for topiing
Instructions
- Place chuck roast in a greased slow cooker. Whisk together vinegar, garlic, chipotle peppers, lime juice, beef froth, cumin, oregano, cloves, and salt and pepper. Pour over roast.
- Cover and cook on high 4-5 hours or on low 6-8 hours. Shred with two forks and serve or freeze and thaw to use with all of your favorite dishes.
Notes
Serve in tacos, enchiladas, burritos, salads, and more!
Nutrition
Calories: 778 kcal, Carbohydrates: 5 g, Protein: 81 g, Fat: 48 g, Saturated Fat: 21 g, Trans Fat: 3 g, Cholesterol: 287 mg, Sodium: 806 mg, Potassium: 1454 mg, Fiber: 2 g, Sugar: 2 g, Vitamin A: 73 IU, Vitamin C: 2 mg, Calcium: 95 mg, Iron: 10 mg