Barbacoa
Total Time
4 hours and 15 minutes
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
4 hours
Rating
4.68 out of 5 stars
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Ingredients
10 servings
- 4 pounds beef chuck roast
- Kosher salt and black pepper, (for seasoning beef)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
- 1 white onion, (diced)
- 5 garlic cloves, (minced)
- 4 chipotles in adobo sauce, (diced)
- 1 cup beef broth or stock
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 3 bay leaves
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Preparation
Step 1
Trim excess fat off beef and cut into 4 to 6 large pieces. Season with salt and black pepper.
Step 2
In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the beef pieces to the hot skillet and sear until browned on all sides. Transfer to a large slow cooker.
Step 3
Add the onion, garlic, chipotle in adobo, beef broth, lime juice, apple cider vinegar, cumin, oregano, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, cloves, and bay leaves. Use tongs to mix, making sure the beef is covered and seasoned evenly.
Step 4
Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours or until beef is tender and can be easily shredded with a fork.
Step 5
Use tongs to transfer the beef from the slow cooker to a large cutting board. Use two forks to shred the beef.
Step 6
Serve the beef over rice, make tacos, quesadillas, burritos, enchiladas, nachos, salads, and more!
Step 7
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