This Beef Barbacoa recipe is a perfect copycat of the famous dish, featuring tender beef slow-cooked with a blend of spices and seasonings to create a flavorful and succulent meal. Perfect for tacos, burritos, or bowls.
Preparation time
20min
Cooking time
8h
Ingredients
8 Servings
- 2 tbsp 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 tsp dried oregano
- 4 garlic cloves
- 0.5 tsp ground cloves
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Directions
Step 1
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Step 2
Sear the beef chuck roast on all sides until browned.
Step 3
In a blender, combine the minced garlic, chipotle peppers, beef broth, apple cider vinegar, lime juice, ground cumin, dried oregano, ground cloves, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth.
Step 4
Place the seared beef in a slow cooker and pour the blended sauce over it.
Step 5
Add the bay leaves to the slow cooker.
Step 6
Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until the beef is tender and can be easily shredded.
Step 7
Remove the beef from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks.
Step 8
Return the shredded beef to the slow cooker and mix it with the sauce. Let it cook for an additional 30 minutes to absorb the flavors.
Step 9
Serve the beef barbacoa in tacos, burritos, or bowls with your favorite toppings.