Description
Enjoy the rich, savory flavors of Slow Cooker Copycat Chipotle Barbacoa right in your kitchen with this easy and satisfying recipe. This dish captures the authentic taste of your favorite Mexican restaurant, making it perfect for tacos, burrito bowls, or meal prep. With minimal effort and just a handful of ingredients, you can create a tender and flavorful beef that will impress family and friends. Cooked low and slow, this barbacoa is not only delicious but also versatile, allowing you to enjoy it in various dishes throughout the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 pound beef chuck roast
- 1 small yellow onion (sliced)
- 5 cloves garlic (minced)
- ½ cup beef broth
- Juice of 2 limes (about 4 tablespoons)
- ½ tablespoon ground oregano
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 2 teaspoons garlic salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
- Liquid from a can of chipotles in adobo
- 2 bay leaves
Instructions
- Place the beef chuck roast in the slow cooker and top with sliced onions and minced garlic.
- Pour the beef broth and lime juice over the meat.
- Sprinkle all spices over the roast.
- Add the liquid from the chipotles in adobo on top.
- Insert the bay leaves into the mixture.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4-6 hours until tender.
- Shred the beef using two forks or meat claws and return to juices before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 685mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg