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Easy Slow Cooker Barbacoa Recipe

Easy Slow Cooker Barbacoa Recipe

This Easy Slow Cooker Barbacoa Recipe is a flavorful and tender beef dish, perfect for tacos or burritos.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 9 hours
Total Time 9 hours 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 8 servings
Calories 490 kcal

Equipment

  • slow cooker
  • Skillet

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 3.5 pounds boneless chuck roast good quality
  • ½ cup low sodium beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 piece lime for serving
  • 1 tablespoon freshly minced cilantro for serving

Instructions
 

  • In a large skillet, heat tablespoon of vegetable oil on high, sear roast on both sides.
  • Mix salt, pepper, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, and paprika in a small bowl. Place boneless chuck roast in slow cooker and use seasoning to season on all sides. Add beef broth to slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on low in slow cooker for 8-9 hours, or until meat is fork tender.
  • Once meat is tender, shred in slow cooker and serve with a squeeze of fresh lime juice and a sprinkle of cilantro.

Notes

For best results, use a high-quality chuck roast and make sure to let it cook until fork tender.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 490kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 52gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 2gCholesterol: 183mgSodium: 1437mgPotassium: 983mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.4gVitamin A: 606IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 61mgIron: 6mg
Keyword beef barbacoa, easy barbacoa, easy dinner, slow cooker barbacoa, Slow Cooker Recipe, taco filling
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