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Barbacoa

Ultimate Barbacoa Recipe: Tender Chuck Roast Slow-Cooked to Perfection

Experience tender, flavorful barbacoa made with simple ingredients and a slow-cooking method.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 290
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 lbs chuck roast
  • 2 medium yellow onions chopped
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro chopped for garnish
  • 2 bay leaves
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Slow Cooker
  • Blender

Method
 

  1. Prepare your ingredients by chopping onions and mincing garlic.
  2. Sear the chuck roast in a skillet over medium-high heat until browned on all sides.
  3. Remove the meat and sauté onions and garlic until soft.
  4. Blend chipotle peppers, beef broth, lime juice, cumin, oregano, and bay leaves until smooth.
  5. Return the meat to the slow cooker or Dutch oven and pour the sauce over it.
  6. Slow cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours until tender enough to shred.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 24gFat: 19g

Notes

Feel free to customize the recipe by swapping the chuck roast for brisket or adding fresh jalapeños for extra spice. Also, it stores well in an airtight container for up to four days in the refrigerator.

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