Barbacoa crock pot

How to Make Easy and Delicious Barbacoa in a Crock-Pot

Hi friends! Today, I’m going to show you how to make a super tasty and simple barbacoa (a flavorful shredded beef dish) using a crock-pot (slow cooker). It’s very easy to make, and the meat comes out so soft and full of flavor. Let’s get started!

🛒 Ingredients You Will Need:

For the meat:

• 4 pounds of chuck roast (cut into big chunks)
• Salt (to season the meat)
• Vegetable oil or olive oil (for cooking)

For the sauce:

• 5 dried chipotle chiles
• 1 cup chicken broth
• ½ cup vinegar
• Juice from 3 limes
• 1 whole white onion (cut in half)
• 4 bay leaves
• 5 garlic cloves
• 3 teaspoons ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• ½ teaspoon ground cloves

👩‍🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Season the Meat

Sprinkle salt on all sides of the beef chunks. Rub it in well with your hands.

2. Sear the Meat

Heat your pan or griddle over medium-high heat. Add a little oil. When it’s hot, place the meat on the pan and cook it for 3 minutes on each side. Don’t move it around—let it get a nice brown crust.

Do this for all the meat pieces.

3. Make the Sauce

While the meat is cooking, prepare your sauce:

• In a blender, add: garlic, cumin, oregano, ground cloves, salt, pepper, chipotle chiles, lime juice, and vinegar.
• Blend until smooth.

You now have your flavorful barbacoa sauce!

4. Add Everything to the Crock-Pot

• Place your seared meat into the crock-pot.
• Pour the blended sauce over the meat.
• Pour 1 cup of chicken broth into the blender to clean out the leftovers, then pour that into the crock-pot too.
• Add bay leaves and the halved white onion on top.

5. Cook the Barbacoa

• Cover the crock-pot.
• Cook on high for 4 to 4.5 hours (time may vary slightly depending on your crock-pot).
• After cooking, the meat should be very tender and fall apart easily.

6. Shred the Meat

• Take the meat out and let it cool a bit.
• Remove the bay leaves and onion.
• Shred the meat using forks.
• Put the shredded meat back into the juicy broth in the crock-pot.

🌮 Time to Eat!

You can enjoy the barbacoa however you like:

• In tacos (like the video shows!)
• In burritos
• In bowls with rice
• Or just by itself!

Top with your favorite things like:

• Fresh cilantro
• Avocado
• Salsa

🥰 Final Thoughts

This barbacoa recipe is super easy and so flavorful. Your house will smell amazing while it’s cooking! Give it a try and share it with your family or friends.

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