Dinner, Recipes / August 21, 2020

Slow Cooker Barbacoa Beef

This Slow Cooker Barbacoa Beef recipe is a great way to get Chipotle barbacoa right at home… using your crock pot! Chuck roast simmered 8 hours in warm Mexican flavors is fall-off-the-bone tender and perfect for tacos, burrito bowls and salads.

The slow cooker (aka Crock Pot) is a timeless kitchen tool. And any meat simmered long enough is outright delicious and tender… but add the right flavors and you can completely transform supper time. The best part is, the slow cooker does all the hard work. Start everything in the morning and let it cook for a solid 8 hours. When it comes time to eat, all you need to do is prep toppings.

Here’s what you need for Barbacoa Beef:

This Slow Cooker Barbacoa Beef recipe is a great way to get Chipotle barbacoa right at home... using your crock pot! Chuck roast simmered 8 hours in warm Mexican flavors is fall-off-the-bone tender and perfect for tacos, burrito bowls and salads.

  • 3 pound chuck roast (general rule of thumb is 1/2 pound of beef per person)
  • Seasoning blend of salt, pepper and cumin
  • Onion
  • Garlic
  • Lime
  • Beef broth
  • Apple Cider Vinegar
  • Chipotle peppers in Adobe
  • Bay leaf

This Slow Cooker Barbacoa Beef recipe is a great way to get Chipotle barbacoa right at home... using your crock pot! Chuck roast simmered 8 hours in warm Mexican flavors is fall-off-the-bone tender and perfect for tacos, burrito bowls and salads.
Once the Barbacoa beef has simmered low and slow for 8 hours, pull it out of the cooker (it should be falling apart) and shred with 2 forks. 
If returning the meat to the slow cooker, you should discard of about 1/2 the liquid. Serve on tacos, nachos, salads or burrito bowls.

If This Slow Cooker Barbacoa Beef recipe is a great way to get Chipotle barbacoa right at home... using your crock pot! Chuck roast simmered 8 hours in warm Mexican flavors is fall-off-the-bone tender and perfect for tacos, burrito bowls and salads.

If serving as tacos, you will need:

  • Corn tortillas
  • Diced onion
  • Chopped cilantro
  • Shaved radishes
  • Crumbled Cotija cheese
  • Lime wedges

A few notes about the recipe:

1. The recipe calls for searing the roast before adding everything to the slow cooker. This creates a nice “crust” and texture but it is optional. You can skip that step and start the meat in the slow cooker if you prefer.

This Slow Cooker Barbacoa Beef recipe is a great way to get Chipotle barbacoa right at home... using your crock pot! Chuck roast simmered 8 hours in warm Mexican flavors is fall-off-the-bone tender and perfect for tacos, burrito bowls and salads.

2. Read the ingredients list and directions before getting started. Notes on how to chop and prepare ingredients are on the ingredient list. Prepare the vegetables (onion, garlic and peppers) before getting started.

3. Chipotle peppers in Adobe can be very spicy. The recipe calls for 1/2 can. If you are spice adverse, start with about 1/4 of a can. Note that if you choose to leave the peppers out completely, you may compromise the flavor of the dish.

4. When using a slow cooker, the liquid does NOT have to cover the meat. In this recipe it probably won’t depending on the size of the pot.

This Slow Cooker Barbacoa Beef recipe is a great way to get Chipotle barbacoa right at home... using your crock pot! Chuck roast simmered 8 hours in warm Mexican flavors is fall-off-the-bone tender and perfect for tacos, burrito bowls and salads.

You will be giving your family Chipotle vibes with this recipe on your next Taco Tuesday. Check out the recipe below and if you try it, comment and let me know what you think! If you’re looking to make it a meal, check out my recipe for Restaurant Style Mexican Rice.


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  1. Sarah Baade

    We made this for dinner and it turned out fantastic! So easy to make and I love how the heat is a slow build as you’re eating it. We will absolutely be making this again and again!

    07 . Sep . 2020

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