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Slow Cooker Barbacoa Beef

A slow cooker version of everyone's favorite Mexican specialty, this beef barbacoa recipe is ideal for feeding a crowd!
Course Entree
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword barbacoa beef in slow cooker
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 10 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 560kcal
Author Liz DellaCroce

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 6 pounds beef chuck roast
  • 7 leaves bay
  • 5 cloves whole
  • 3 cloves minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons cumin
  • 2 teaspoons thyme
  • 2 tablespoons salt
  • 1 tablespoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 chile de árbol optional
  • 6 cups beef or chicken broth
  • 1 lime juiced
  • corn tortillas minced cilantro and onion - to serve
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Instructions

  • Place all ingredients in slow cooker and heat on low for 8 hours.
  • Remove roasts from the slow cooker and toss cloves and bay leaves. Let rest for 10 minutes before shredding with two forks.
  • Return shredded beef to slow cooker and sprinkle with lime juice. Serve with corn tortillas, cilantro and minced onion.

Nutrition

Calories: 560kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.5g | Protein: 44.6g | Fat: 40.8g | Saturated Fat: 16.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 24.3g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 150mg | Sodium: 1338mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 0g