Description
Slow Cooker Barbacoa is a delightful, savory dish that captures the essence of Mexican cuisine right in your kitchen. This recipe features tender, shredded beef infused with vibrant spices, making it an ideal choice for family dinners, taco nights, or meal prep. The beauty of Slow Cooker Barbacoa lies in its simplicity; with minimal hands-on time and a slow cooker doing most of the work, you can savor rich flavors without spending hours cooking. Serve it in tacos, burritos, or over rice for a versatile meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 3 1/2 pounds boneless chuck roast
- 1/2 cup low sodium beef broth
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Sear the Meat: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over high heat. Sear the chuck roast on both sides until browned.
- Seasoning Blend: In a mixing bowl, combine kosher salt, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, paprika, and black pepper. Rub this mixture all over the seared roast.
- Slow Cook: Place the seasoned roast into your slow cooker and pour beef broth over it. Cover and cook on low for 8–9 hours until fork-tender.
- Shred and Serve: Once tender, shred the meat directly in the slow cooker with two forks. Serve with lime juice and cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8–9 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg