Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsRam Restaurant & BreweryBarbacoa Beef Recipe

Barbacoa Beef Recipe

Time8h
Serves6

Add to your mac & cheese.

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Ingredients

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Barbacoa Beef Ingredients

Method

Barbacoa Beef Directions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Beef

    In a large skillet over medium-high heat, sear the chuck roast on all sides until browned. This should take about 4-5 minutes per side.

  2. 2

    Slow Cook

    Transfer the seared chuck roast to a slow cooker. In a bowl, mix the beef broth, lime juice, chipotle peppers, garlic, onion, cumin, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Pour this mixture over the meat.

  3. 3

    Cook on Low

    Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 8 hours, or until the beef is tender and easily shredded.

  4. 4

    Shred the Beef

    Once cooked, remove the beef from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded beef to the slow cooker and mix it with the juices.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Serve the barbacoa beef over mac & cheese or as a filling in tacos, burritos, or sandwiches. Garnish with chopped cilantro if desired.

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