Name: Beef Barbacoa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 8 h 10 min
Total time: 8 h 25 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 3 lbs beef chuck roast; 1 onion, chopped; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar; 1/4 cup lime juice; 2 tsp cumin; 2 tsp chili powder; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 2 bay leaves; 1 cup beef broth

Beef Barbacoa

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A rich and flavorful Mexican dish made with slow-cooked beef, perfect for tacos, burritos, or festive meals.

Author: ameliasweet7643
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 490 minutes
Total Time: 505 minutes
Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
Category: Main Course
Method: Slow Cooking
Cuisine: Mexican
Diet: Gluten-Free

Ingredients

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3 lbs beef chuck roast
1 onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup lime juice
2 tsp cumin
2 tsp chili powder
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 bay leaves
1 cup beef broth

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Instructions

Gather and combine all ingredients in a slow cooker.
Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until beef is tender.
Remove the beef and shred it with two forks.
Return the shredded beef to the slow cooker and mix it with the juices.
Serve in tacos, burritos, or with your favorite sides.

Notes

For a spicier kick, add jalapeños or cayenne pepper during cooking.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 300
Sugar: 1g
Sodium: 600mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 8g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 32g
Cholesterol: 90mg

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