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Beef Barbacoa

Succulent, shredded beef seasoned with dried chilies and spices, slow-roasted until it melts in your mouth.

Prep Time

20 min

Cook Time

6h

Servings

8

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs Beef Chuck Roast
  • 3 peppers Chipotle Peppers in Adobo
  • 1 cup Beef Broth
  • 4 cloves Garlic
  • 2 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 2 tbsp Lime Juice
  • 1 tsp Dried Oregano
  • 1 tsp Ground Cumin
  • 3 leaves Bay Leaves
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 0.5 tsp Black Pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cut the beef chuck roast into large 3-inch chunks and season with salt and pepper.

  2. 2

    In a blender, combine chipotle peppers, beef broth, garlic, apple cider vinegar, lime juice, oregano, and cumin. Blend until smooth.

  3. 3

    Place the beef chunks into the slow cooker and pour the blended sauce over the top.

  4. 4

    Add the bay leaves to the pot.

  5. 5

    Cover and cook on low for 8-9 hours or on high for 4-5 hours until the beef is fork-tender.

  6. 6

    Remove the beef from the slow cooker and shred with two forks.

  7. 7

    Toss the shredded beef back into the juices in the slow cooker to keep it moist before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

345

kcal

Protein

38

g

Carbs

4

g

Fat

19

g

Fiber

1

g

Sugar

1

g

Sodium

680

mg

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