Barbacoa Beef
Tender, shredded beef brisket infused with chipotle in adobo, cumin, and cloves.
Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
6h
Servings
10
Ingredients
- 3 lbs Beef Chuck Roast
- 3 peppers Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce
- 1 cup Beef Broth
- 4 cloves Garlic
- 2 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
- 2 tbsp Lime Juice
- 1 tsp Dried Oregano
- 1 tsp Ground Cumin
- 2 leaves Bay Leaves
- to taste Salt and Black Pepper
Instructions
- 1
Cut the beef chuck roast into large chunks and season generously with salt and pepper.
- 2
In a blender, combine the chipotle peppers, beef broth, garlic, apple cider vinegar, lime juice, oregano, and cumin. Blend until smooth.
- 3
Place the beef chunks into a slow cooker and pour the blended sauce over the top.
- 4
Add the bay leaves to the pot.
- 5
Cover and cook on low for 8-9 hours or on high for 4-5 hours until the beef is fork-tender.
- 6
Remove the bay leaves and shred the beef using two forks directly in the slow cooker, allowing it to soak up the juices.
- 7
Serve warm in tortillas or over rice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories
345
kcal
Protein
38
g
Carbs
4
g
Fat
19
g
Fiber
1
g
Sugar
1
g
Sodium
580
mg
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