Slow Cooker Beef Barbacoa Recipe

Four tacos filled with slow cooker barbacoa, shredded meat, chopped red onions, and cilantro are arranged on a dark plate. Lime wedges are placed on the side. The tacos are served in lightly charred tortillas.

5 from 19 votes

Slow Cooker Beef Barbacoa Recipe

Slow Cooker Barbacoa Recipe is a tasty dinner idea with tender beef seasoned to perfection. Dinner will be a breeze with this easy slow cooker meal. Everyone will enjoy this beef in tacos, burritos, salads and more.

Prep Time15

Cook Time8

Total Time8 15

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Indian

Servings:

Author: Carrie Barnard

Cost: $23.31, $2.91 per Servings

Ingredients

3 lb chuck roast
2 chipotle chilies in adobo
¼ cup white vinegar
1 tablespoon oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon cumin
2 teaspoon minced garlic
1 fresh lime squeezed
1 cup beef broth

Instructions

Place 3 pounds chuck roast in the bottom of a slow cooker.
In a food processor, combine 2 chipotle chilies in adobo, ¼ cup white vinegar, 1 tablespoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 2 tablespoons chili powder, 1 tablespoon ground cumin, 2 teaspoons minced garlic, the juice of 1 fresh lime, and 1 cup beef broth.
Process until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
Pour the sauce evenly over the chuck roast in the slow cooker.
Cook on low for 8-10 hours or high for 5 hours (until the meat is falling apart).
Shred the meat an stir back into the sauce
Serve on your favorite tortillas and with your favorite toppings. Enjoy!

Notes

*Refrigerate the leftovers in an air tight container for up to 5 days.

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