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Barbacoa Beef

Tender and flavorful slow cooker barbacoa beef, perfect for tacos, burritos, and more!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 120 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 3 pounds beef chuck roast
  • 0.5 cup beef broth
  • 0.25 cup lime juice
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Place the beef chuck roast in your slow cooker.
  • In a bowl, whisk together the beef broth, lime juice, minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, oregano, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and black pepper.
  • Pour the liquid mixture over the beef in the slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours, until the beef is tender and shreds easily.
  • Remove the beef from the slow cooker and shred it with two forks.
  • Return the shredded beef to the slow cooker and stir it into the cooking liquid. Serve warm.

Notes

This barbacoa beef is incredibly versatile. Enjoy it in tacos with your favorite toppings, wrapped in burritos, or served over rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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