Tender homemade Barbacoa Beef made in Slow Cooker is so easy to make and packed with flavors. A favorite for enchiladas, taco Tuesdays, burritos, quesadillas, and taco salads.
I know several of you have been requesting more Crockpot dinners lately so I bring to you Crockpot Barbacoa Beef a copycat of the famous Chipotle's Restaurant.
Crockpot Barbacoa Beef is so simple to make and the perfect meal for feeding a crowed.
It's slowly braised in a mouthwatering combo of spices including chipotle peppers, cumin, oregano, apple cider vinegar, lime juice and a just a bit of cinnamon to leave the house smelling amazing.
The long slow braise leaves the meat melt in your mouth tender.
I usually will brown the meat first for an extra punch of flavor but decided to skip the browning and opted for a simple throw together crockpot dish this time around.
I promise you won't miss browning the meat in this dish and neither will anyone else it's packed with flavor.
Crockpot Barbacoa Beef makes the perfect filling for burritos, tacos, taco salad or even enchiladas.
Here's how I make Barbacoa in a crock pot:
In a blender add:
- 2 Chipotle Peppers In Adobo Sauce
- 2 tablespoons Adobo Sauce from the can of peppers
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 1 tablespoon Cumin
- 3 teaspoons Oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt
- 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 1/4 cup Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1/4 cup Fresh Lime Juice
- 3/4 cup Water.
Blend until smooth.
Add 2 lbs of Beef Stew Meat or 2lbs Beef Chuck Roast cut up and pureed spices to Crockpot. Mix until meat is well coated.
Cover and set crockpot to high for 6 hours or low for 8-10 hours.
Meat should be tender and pull apart easily with a fork.
Shred Beef using two forks and mix into sauce.
Use Crockpot Barbacoa Beef to fill Burritos, Tacos, Enchiladas, Taco Salad or Nachos.
We love serving Barbacoa Beef with Homemade Soft Flour Tortillas, Cilantro Lime Rice, Restaurant Style Mexican Rice, Refried Black Beans, Pico De Gallo, Mango Black Bean Salsa, and don't forget the Pink Grapefruit Lime Margarita's!
After making Crockpot Barbacoa Beef at home you might not miss Chipotles version so much! According to the family this is even better!
You might also love these other Mexican Food recipes:
- Smoked Pulled Beef Tacos
- Shredded Beef Enchiladas
- Chicken Enchiladas with Red Sauce
- Quick Shrimp Tacos Recipe
Yield: 6
Barbacoa Beef
Tender homemade Barbacoa Beef made in Slow Cooker is so easy to make and packed with flavors. A favorite for enchiladas, taco Tuesdays, burritos, quesadillas, and taco salads from Serena
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prep time: 10 Mcook time: 6 hourtotal time: 6 H & 10 Mingredients:
- 2 pounds Beef Stew Meat or Beef Chuck Cut Into Chunks
- 2 whole Chipotle Peppers In Adobo Sauce
- 2 tablespoons Adobo Sauce
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 1 tablespoon Cumin
- 3 teaspoons Oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 1/4 cup Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1/4 cup Lime Juice, Fresh Squeezed (2-4 Limes Juiced)
- 3/4 cup Water
instructions:
How to cook Barbacoa Beef
- In a blender combine chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, garlic, cumin, oregano, salt, paprika, cinnamon, apple cider vinegar, lime juice and water. Blend until smooth.
- In a crock pot add beef stew meat and pour blended sauce over the top. Cover crockpot and cook for 6 hours on high or 8-10hours on low.
- Use 2 forks to shred beef.
Calories
311.49
311.49
Fat (grams)
11.14
11.14
Sat. Fat (grams)
4.31
4.31
Carbs (grams)
3.68
3.68
Fiber (grams)
0.95
0.95
Net carbs
2.73
2.73
Sugar (grams)
0.64
0.64
Protein (grams)
49.65
49.65
Sodium (milligrams)
315.48
315.48
Cholesterol (grams)
149.79
149.79
Calories are estimated.
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Wow, these look amazing Serena. I can't wait to try your recipe. Pinned for later.
ReplyDeleteThank you Theresa!
DeleteSo delicious! Thanks for this recipe!
ReplyDeleteLooks great, and you know I love anything with the crock-pot. Pinning!
ReplyDeleteCould you use this recipe using chicken or pork instead of beef?
ReplyDeleteHi, Pork would be amazing with this recipe and so would chicken. I would probably cook chicken a little less then I would simmer the beef or pork for texture reasons.
DeleteI was just wondering how spicy this is. I like a bit of spice, but not too hot!
ReplyDeleteIt has some kick, but not so hot my kids couldn't enjoy it! Probably about as spicy as a mild-medium jalapeño.
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