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Beef Barbacoa Slow Cooker
Ingredients
  • 4 lbs Beef Chuck Roast
  • 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil
  • 3 tbsp Sauce from Chipotle Chilis in Adobo (substitute option in notes)
  • 1.5 cups Beef Broth
  • 1.5 tbsp Minced Garlic
  • 2 tbsp Cumin
  • 1 tbsp Dried Oregano
  • Salt (1 tsp) + Pepper (1/2 tsp), or more to taste
  • 1/4 cup Lime Juice
  • *Optional: Tortillas, if making as tacos
Instructions
To prepare and serve immediately
  1. Cut beef into large cubes. In large skillet over medium heat, add vegetable oil and sear beef on each side. Transfer to slow cooker.

  2. Add sauce from can of chipotle chilis in adobo, beef broth, garlic, cumin oregano, salt, pepper and lime juice.

  3. Cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4-6 hours. Shred meat with 2 forks and keep on warm until ready to serve.

To prepare and freeze for future
  1. Cut beef into large cubes and add to gallon sized freezer bag.

  2. Add sauce from can of chipotle chilis in adobo, beef broth, garlic, cumin oregano, salt, pepper and lime juice into bag with beef. Zip bag and toss into the freezer.

  3. When ready to eat, add to slow cooker with 1/2 cup water or beef broth. Cook high for 6-8 hours. Shred meat with 2 forks and keep on warm until ready to serve.

Recipe Notes

A substitute for Chipotles In Adobo Sauce: Mix 1 tablespoon tomato paste (or ketchup), 1 tablespoon cider vinegar, 1 teaspoon chipotle powder (or smoked paprika/cayenne powder mix), 1/2 teaspoon cumin, a pinch of oregano, a pinch of garlic powder, and a pinch of salt. Adjust these proportions to best fit your flavor and spiciness expectations.

Reference for substitution: https://www.pepperscale.com/chipotle-in-adobo-sauce-substitute/

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Beef Barbacoa Slow Cooker