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Slow Cooker Barbacoa Beef Recipe


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  • Author: Lina Judi
  • Total Time: 5 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

This Slow Cooker Barbacoa Beef is packed with rich, savory flavors. The tender chuck roast is slowly cooked with aromatic spices, lime, and cilantro, creating a deliciously juicy beef perfect for tacos, burritos, or bowls.


Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

  • 3 1/2 pounds boneless chuck roast (good quality)

  • 1/2 cup low sodium beef broth

  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt

  • 1 tablespoon chili powder

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 1 teaspoon onion powder

  • 1 teaspoon cumin

  • 1 teaspoon paprika

  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

  • 1 lime

  • 1 tablespoon freshly minced cilantro


Instructions

  • Sear the Meat: Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chuck roast on all sides until browned, about 3-4 minutes per side.

  • Transfer to Slow Cooker: Transfer the seared roast to the slow cooker.

  • Add the Ingredients: Pour the low sodium beef broth over the roast, and sprinkle the kosher salt, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, paprika, and black pepper over the top.

  • Cook: Squeeze the lime juice over the roast and cover the slow cooker. Cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 4-5 hours, until the meat is very tender and shreds easily.

  • Shred the Beef: Once cooked, remove the roast from the slow cooker and shred the meat with two forks.

  • Finish: Stir in the freshly minced cilantro into the shredded beef.

  • Serve: Serve the barbacoa beef in tacos, burritos, bowls, or with your favorite sides.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, marinate the roast in the spices for 1-2 hours before searing and slow cooking.

  • You can also add a few chipotle peppers in adobo sauce to the slow cooker for a smoky kick.

  • This barbacoa beef is perfect for meal prep and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 hours
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: Mexican