Barbacoa-Style Shredded Beef

Barbacoa-Style Shredded Beef

by James Morales 1 year ago
4.5 (10)
8 hours
302.8 kcal
2.6 g carbs
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Description

Similar to Chipotle's® barbacoa. Great over nachos, in tacos, and burritos.

Ingredients
  • 1 (3 pound) beef chuck roast, cut into 6 to 8 chunks
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • ½ cup beef broth
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • ¼ cup fresh lime juice
  • 4 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped
  • 5 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • 3 bay leaves
Directions
  1. 1. Season beef chunks with salt and pepper on all sides.
  2. 2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef in batches; cook until browned, about 1 minute per side. Transfer beef to a slow cooker.
  3. 3. Combine beef broth, apple cider vinegar, lime juice, chipotle peppers, garlic, cumin, oregano, and cloves in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper and mix well. Pour over beef in the slow cooker. Stir in bay leaves.
  4. 4. Cook on Low until beef is fork-tender, 8 to 10 hours.
  5. 5. Discard bay leaves. Remove beef and shred using 2 forks. Return beef to the slow cooker to marinate in the sauce for at least 10 more minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
serving: 8 servings
calories: 302.8 kcal
carbohydrates: 2.6 g
protein: 20.3 g
saturated fat: 8.2 g
cholesterol: 77.5 mg
sodium: 150.3 mg
fiber: 0.7 g
sugar: 0.2 g