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Slow Cooker Barbacoa Beef

AMAZING and tender beef barbacoa that is better than any restaurant I have had! The flavor is amazing and it slow cooks to perfection!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time8 hours
Total Time8 hours 10 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Keyword: barbacoa, slow cookerr
Servings: 8 people
Author: Alyssa Rivers

Equipment

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Ingredients

  • 4 lbs beef brisket or beef chuck roast will also work
  • 2 Tbsp vegetable oil
  • 3 - 4 chipotle chilis in adobo
  • 1 1/4 cups beef broth
  • 4 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp ground cumin
  • 1 Tbsp dried oregano
  • 3/4 tsp salt then more to taste
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice

Instructions

  • Cut the beef into large cubes. In a large skillet over medium high heat add the vegetable oil and sear the beef on each side. Transfer to your slow cooker.
  • In a food processor add adobo chilis, beef broth, garlic, cumin, oregano, salt, pepper, cloves, and lime juice. Pulse until blended and pour on top of the meat.
  • Cook on low for 8-9 hours or high for 6 hours. Shred the meat with two forks and turn on warm.

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Notes

Updated on February 27, 2020
Original Post on April 1, 2016

Nutrition

Calories: 403kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 48g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 141mg | Sodium: 706mg | Potassium: 807mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 681IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 6mg