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Slow Cooker Mexican Beef Barbacoa

Slow Cooker Mexican Beef Barbacoa

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Slow Cooker Mexican Beef Barbacoa is tender, juicy, shredded meat cooked in a slow cooker with lime juice, garlic, onion, chipotles in adobo, and other delicious Mexican flavors.  It's the perfect filling for tacos, burritos, and more!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
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Total Time 6 hours 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 8

Equipment

  • 5 quart slow cooker

Ingredients
  

  • 3-4 lb. chuck roast If it's super fatty, get a 4 lb. since you'll lose a lot when you trim it.
  • 1 large tomato chopped
  • 1 yellow onion chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 limes the juice of
  • 1 4.5oz can green chiles undrained
  • 1-2 chipotle peppers from a can of chipotle peppers in adobo 2 for spicy
  • 1 tbsp. cumin
  • 1/2 tbsp. chili powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp. smoked paprika
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/2 tbsp. salt
  • several grinds of black pepper
  • 1/4 cup water or beef broth
  • fresh cilantro garnish

Instructions
 

  • Cut roast into large chunks. Season meat with salt and pepper and sear in a hot pan until all sides have browned. Add meat to slow cooker with the rest of the ingredients, stir to combine.
  • Cook on low for 6-8 hours, or until the meat is pull-apart tender. Garnish with fresh cilantro and use in your favorite Mexican dishes. Enjoy!
Keyword Beef, Slow Cooker, Tacos
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