Slow Cooker Beef Barbacoa Recipe

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 8 hours
Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes

This Slow Cooker Beef Barbacoa Recipe is a flavorful and tender dish that is perfect for tacos, burritos, or bowls. Utilizing a Crockpot, the beef is slow-cooked with spices and citrus for a rich, savory flavor that melts in your mouth.

The recipe is easy to follow, making it a great choice for busy weeknights or meal prep. Simply combine the ingredients in your slow cooker and let it work its magic.

Delicious Slow Cooker Beef Barbacoa

This barbacoa features beef that is seasoned with a blend of spices and cooked low and slow until fork-tender. The recipe takes about 8 hours in the slow cooker and serves 6 people.

Ingredients

3-4 pounds beef chuck roast
1 onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup lime juice
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 bay leaf
1 cup beef broth
Fresh cilantro for garnish
Tortillas for serving

Instructions

Prepare the Beef: Trim excess fat from the beef chuck roast and cut it into large chunks.
Combine Ingredients: In the slow cooker, add the chopped onion, minced garlic, lime juice, apple cider vinegar, chipotle peppers, cumin, oregano, salt, pepper, bay leaf, and beef broth. Stir to combine.
Add Beef: Place the beef chunks into the slow cooker, ensuring they are submerged in the liquid.

Cook: Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until the beef is tender and easily shredded with a fork.
Shred the Beef: Remove the beef from the slow cooker and shred it with two forks. Return the shredded beef to the slow cooker and mix it with the juices.
Serve: Serve the barbacoa in warm tortillas, garnished with fresh cilantro.