Name: Slow-cooked beef seasoned with aromatic spices and served in warm tortillas
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 240 min
Total time: 260 min
Ingredients: 3 pounds beef chuck roast; 1 onion, chopped; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped; 2 tablespoons adobo sauce from the chipotle peppers; 1/4 cup lime juice; 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar; 2 tablespoons ground cumin; 1 tablespoon dried oregano; 1 tablespoon smoked paprika; 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon; 1 tablespoon salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 cup beef broth or water

Enjoy this traditional Mexican dish of slow-cooked beef seasoned with a blend of aromatic spices, served in warm tortillas with your favorite toppings. With its melt-in-your-mouth texture and rich flavor, Beef Barbacoa is a perfect meal for a festive gathering or a satisfying dinner at home. This recipe takes a few hours to slow-cook the meat to perfection, allowing the flavors to develop and create a truly mouthwatering dish.

Ingredients

3 pounds beef chuck roast
1 onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped
2 tablespoons adobo sauce from the chipotle peppers
1/4 cup lime juice
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons ground cumin
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup beef broth or water

Directions

In a slow cooker, place the beef chuck roast.
In a separate bowl, combine the chopped onion, minced garlic, chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, lime juice, apple cider vinegar, cumin, oregano, paprika, cinnamon, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to form a marinade.
Pour the marinade over the beef chuck roast, making sure it is evenly coated.
Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 8 hours or on high heat for 4-5 hours. The beef should be tender and easily shredded.
Once the beef is cooked, remove it from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks.
Skim off any excess fat from the cooking liquid in the slow cooker. If desired, you can strain the liquid and use it as a flavorful sauce.
Return the shredded beef to the slow cooker and mix it with the cooking liquid.
If needed, add beef broth or water to adjust the consistency of the Barbacoa.
Cover the slow cooker again and let the shredded beef simmer on low heat for an additional 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve the Beef Barbacoa in warm tortillas with your favorite toppings such as chopped onions, fresh cilantro, salsa, and lime wedges.
Enjoy this delicious and tender Beef Barbacoa!

Interesting Facts

Barbacoa is a traditional Mexican method of slow-cooking meat, usually done in a pit or an underground oven.

The word 'barbacoa' is believed to have originated from the indigenous Taíno people of the Caribbean, who used the term to describe the framework of sticks upon which they cooked meat.

Beef chuck roast is a perfect cut of meat for Barbacoa as it becomes incredibly tender and flavorful during the slow-cooking process.

Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce add a smoky and spicy flavor to the Barbacoa. Adjust the amount according to your taste preference.

Leftover Barbacoa can be used in various dishes like tacos, burritos, quesadillas, or even as a topping for nachos.