Jul 14 2026

Barbacoa Recipe

Time8h 40m
Serves6

Slow cooked beef

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Ingredients

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Protein

Spices and Herbs

Vegetables

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Trim excess fat from the beef chuck roast and cut it into large chunks.

  2. 2

    In a small bowl, mix together cumin, oregano, paprika, black pepper, and salt.

  3. 3

    Rub the spice mixture evenly over the beef chunks.

Cooking

  1. 4

    Sauté the Aromatics

    In a large skillet, heat a bit of oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and sauté for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

  2. 5

    Combine Ingredients

    Transfer the sautéed onion and garlic to a slow cooker. Add the beef chunks, chipotle in adobo sauce, beef broth, and apple cider vinegar.

  3. 6

    Slow Cook

    Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 8 hours or until the beef is tender and shreds easily with a fork.

Serving

  1. 7

    Once cooked, remove the beef from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks.

  2. 8

    Return the shredded beef to the slow cooker and stir to coat in the juices.

  3. 9

    Serve the barbacoa warm with tortillas, cilantro, and lime, if desired.

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