This Chipotle Barbacoa is a flavorful, slow-cooked beef dish seasoned with a blend of spices, chipotle peppers, and lime juice. Perfect for tacos, burritos, or bowls, this recipe offers a delicious and smoky twist to your meal.
Preparation time
20min
Cooking time
8h
Ingredients
6 Servings
- 0.5 cup apple cider vinegar
- 3 bay leaves
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1.5 kg beef chuck roast
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- 4 garlic cloves
- 0.5 tsp ground cloves
- 2 tbsp ground cumin
- 0.5 cup lime juice
- 2 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Directions
Step 1
Cut the beef chuck roast into large chunks.
Step 2
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Step 3
Sear the beef chunks on all sides until browned, then transfer to a slow cooker.
Step 4
In a blender, combine the chipotle peppers, garlic, cumin, oregano, ground cloves, beef broth, apple cider vinegar, lime juice, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth.
Step 5
Pour the blended mixture over the beef in the slow cooker.
Step 6
Add the bay leaves to the slow cooker.
Step 7
Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until the beef is tender and easily shredded.
Step 8
Remove the bay leaves and shred the beef with two forks.
Step 9
Serve the barbacoa with your favorite toppings and sides.