Name: Beef Barbacoa
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 8 h
Total time: PT-484539H47M
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 3 lbs beef chuck roast 1 onion, quartered 4 cloves garlic 2-3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce 1 tsp cumin 1 tsp oregano 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar Salt and pepper to taste Corn tortillas for serving

Description

Beef Barbacoa is a rich and tender Mexican dish made from beef chuck roast slow-cooked with chipotle peppers, cumin, oregano, and apple cider vinegar for a smoky, spicy, and tangy flavor. Perfect for tacos, burritos, or bowls, this barbacoa recipe is easy to prepare and delivers melt-in-your-mouth tenderness. Serve it with corn tortillas and your favorite toppings for a satisfying meal that everyone will love!

Ingredients

3 lbs beef chuck roast

1 onion, quartered

4 cloves garlic

2-3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce

1 tsp cumin

1 tsp oregano

1/4 cup apple cider vinegar

Salt and pepper to taste

Corn tortillas for serving

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Instructions

Prepare the beef: Season the beef chuck roast generously with salt and pepper on all sides. Place the roast in a large slow cooker.
Make the sauce: In a blender or food processor, combine the quartered onion, garlic, chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, cumin, oregano, and apple cider vinegar. Add about 1/4 cup of water to help blend the ingredients into a smooth sauce.
Cook the beef: Pour the sauce over the beef in the slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours, or until the beef is fork-tender and easily shreds.
Shred the beef: Remove the beef from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded beef to the slow cooker to absorb more of the juices, if desired.
Serve: Serve the barbacoa with warm corn tortillas and your favorite toppings such as chopped cilantro, diced onions, salsa, or lime wedges.

Notes

Add More Spice: For extra heat, add additional chipotle peppers or hot sauce to the sauce mixture.

Instant Pot Method: If short on time, cook the beef in an Instant Pot on high pressure for 60-70 minutes and let it naturally release.

Barbacoa Bowls: Serve the shredded barbacoa in bowls with rice, black beans, and your favorite toppings.

Tacos: Use the barbacoa as a taco filling with cilantro, avocado, salsa, and a squeeze of lime.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 8 hours (in a slow cooker)
Category: Main Course
Method: Slow Cooking
Cuisine: Mexican