Description
Indulge in the rich and vibrant flavors of our Slow Cooker Barbacoa Recipe, a tender beef dish that captures the essence of traditional Mexican cuisine right in your kitchen. Perfect for family meals, gatherings, or meal prep, this recipe requires minimal effort and delivers maximum flavor. The slow cooker does all the heavy lifting, transforming a hearty chuck roast into succulent shreds infused with aromatic spices. Serve it in tacos, burritos, or atop a fresh salad—this versatile dish is sure to impress everyone at your table.
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
- For serving: lime and fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over high heat. Sear the chuck roast on both sides until browned.
- In a mixing bowl, combine salt, black pepper, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, and paprika. Rub the spice mixture all over the seared meat.
- Place the seasoned roast in the slow cooker and pour in beef broth.
- Cover and cook on low for 8-9 hours or until meat is fork-tender.
- Shred the meat directly in the slow cooker using two forks and serve with lime juice and cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe (approximately 140g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg