How to Make Slow Cooker Beef Barbacoa - A Step-by-Step Guide

Slow Cooker Beef Barbacoa is a delicious and savory dish that is perfect for any occasion. This Mexican-inspired recipe features tender beef that is slow-cooked to perfection in a flavorful marinade of spices, chipotle peppers, and other delicious ingredients.

One of the best things about this recipe is that it is incredibly easy to prepare. Simply gather your ingredients, marinate the beef, and then let your slow cooker do the rest of the work. This dish is perfect for busy weeknight...

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Ingredients

  • 3 pounds boneless beef chuck roast
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 bay leaves
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
  • 2 tablespoons garlic powder
  • ¼ cup distilled white vinegar
  • 1 (14 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • ¼ cup chili powder
  • salt to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 6 hrs
  • Total Time: 6 hrs 30 mins
  • Servings: 8

  • Place roast, onion, bay leaves, black pepper, garlic powder, and vinegar in a slow cooker; cover ingredients completely with water. Cover and cook on High setting until meat is very tender and falling apart, about 4 hours.
  • Remove meat from the slow cooker and discard liquids. Return meat to slow cooker; shred with fork and knife. Stir tomato sauce, chili powder, and salt into the shredded meat. Cover the cooker, and cook meat and sauce on High for an additional 2 hours.
  • Nutrition

    292 cal.

    • Total Fat: 19g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 77mg
    • Sodium: 350mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 9g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 22g
    • Vitamin C: 9mg
    • Calcium: 36mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 482mg