Beef Barbacoa
Experience the mouthwatering delight of beef barbacoa, a dish that transforms tender, slow-cooked beef into a fiesta of flavors. Infused with aromatic spices and zesty lime, each bite melts in your mouth, making it perfect for tacos, burritos, or simply enjoyed on its own. Whether you’re hosting a game night or craving comfort food, this recipe delivers bold tastes that will impress your guests and satisfy your taste buds.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 lbs chuck roast
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2–3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (adjust to taste)
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1 cup beef broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Trim excess fat from the chuck roast and cut into large chunks. Season generously with salt and pepper.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add oil and sauté chopped onions until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add minced garlic, cumin, and chipotle peppers; stir for about one minute until fragrant.
- Transfer beef to a slow cooker along with sautéed onions, garlic mixture, lime juice, and broth. Mix gently to coat.
- Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours until the beef shreds easily with a fork.
- Shred the beef using two forks and mix it back with the juices before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (125g)
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 90mg