Barbacoa
Experience the rich, savory goodness of homemade barbacoa—a tender, slow-cooked beef dish infused with spices and a hint of smokiness. Perfect for family gatherings or casual get-togethers, this easy-to-make recipe will impress your guests without keeping you tied to the kitchen. Serve it in tacos or as a standalone dish, and watch smiles spread around the table as everyone savors every bite!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 lbs chuck roast
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2–3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
- 1 onion, diced
- Juice of 1 lime
- Fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Trim excess fat from the chuck roast and cut into large chunks; season generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; sear meat until browned on all sides.
- Remove meat and sauté the diced onion until translucent; add minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
- Blend chipotle peppers, cumin, lime juice, and beef broth until smooth to create the sauce.
- Return meat to the pot with onions; pour sauce over and stir well to coat.
- Slow cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours until tender; shred beef before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 95mg