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Slow Cooker Beef Barbacoa Tacos

Tender shredded beef slow cooked with chipotle peppers, garlic, and spices to create rich and flavorful authentic Mexican barbacoa tacos.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Beef Barbacoa
  • 3 lbs beef chuck roast
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 2 chipotle peppers in adobo
  • 1 tbsp adobo sauce
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 cup beef broth
  • 1 onion chopped

Equipment

  • Slow cooker
  • Blender
  • Skillet
  • Mixing bowls

Method
 

  1. Season beef roast with salt and pepper.
  2. Sear beef in hot skillet with oil until browned.
  3. Blend garlic, chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, lime juice, vinegar, spices, and broth.
  4. Place onions in slow cooker and add beef.
  5. Pour sauce over beef.
  6. Cook on low 8 hours or high 4–5 hours.
  7. Shred beef and mix with sauce.
  8. Serve in warm tortillas with toppings.

Notes

Barbacoa beef can also be used for burritos, nachos, or rice bowls.