Beef Barbacoa
Beef barbacoa is a succulent Mexican dish that fills your home with an irresistible aroma. This slow-cooked beef, marinated in spices and herbs, becomes tender enough to shred with a fork. Perfect for tacos or burritos, it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser at any gathering. Whether you’re hosting friends or enjoying a cozy family dinner, this beef barbacoa will impress everyone at the table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs chuck roast
- 2 medium yellow onions, diced
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped (adjust for spice)
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
- Juice of 2 limes (about 1/4 cup)
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Trim excess fat from the chuck roast and cut it into large chunks.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the diced onions until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook until golden.
- Stir in chipotle peppers and ground cumin until fragrant.
- Transfer the mixture to a slow cooker, add beef broth and lime juice, then cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours.
- Once cooked, shred the beef inside the slow cooker using two forks to combine with juices.
- Serve warm in tacos or burritos topped with fresh cilantro.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 322
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 105mg