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Slow Cooker Beef Barbacoa

Transform a simple chuck roast into tender, flavorful beef barbacoa with lime, spices, and a subtle hint of smokiness, all made effortlessly in a slow cooker.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 lbs chuck roast
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup lime juice Freshly squeezed for best flavor
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1-2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced Adjust to taste
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • Salt and pepper to taste
For Serving
  • Tortillas For serving
  • Chopped cilantro and diced onions For garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a slow cooker, place the chuck roast.
  2. Add the diced onion, minced garlic, lime juice, apple cider vinegar, cumin, oregano, smoked paprika, chipotle peppers, and beef broth.
  3. Season with salt and pepper.
Cooking
  1. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours, until the meat is tender.
  2. Once cooked, shred the beef with two forks and mix with the juices in the slow cooker.
Serving
  1. Serve in tortillas and garnish with chopped cilantro and diced onions.

Notes

Sear the chuck roast briefly for added flavor. Adjust seasoning after shredding to taste. Store in an airtight container; refrigerate for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.