Description
Slow Cooker Beef Barbacoa is a mouthwatering dish that brings the bold flavors of Mexican cuisine straight to your kitchen. Tender chuck roast is slow-cooked with zesty spices, fresh lime, and smoky chipotle peppers, creating a savory filling perfect for tacos, burritos, or served over rice. This easy-to-make meal transforms everyday ingredients into a restaurant-quality experience that your family and friends will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs chuck roast
- 2 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp coriander
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
Instructions
- Sear the chuck roast in a skillet over medium-high heat until browned on all sides (about 4-5 minutes per side).
- In the same skillet, sauté chopped onions until golden brown; add minced garlic for one minute.
- Place the seared roast in your slow cooker. Top with sautéed onions and garlic, then add cumin, coriander, lime juice, chipotle peppers, and beef broth.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours.
- Shred the beef with two forks and serve hot in tacos or over rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg