Slow Cooker Beef Barbacoa
Slow-cooked barbacoa that turns a Chuck Roast tender and shreddable with a smoky, chile-packed sauce. Simmer in the crock pot all day, then pile on tortillas, rice or nachos for big-time Texas-style flavor.
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Cook Time: 1
Servings: 8
Ingredients: 12
Ingredients
Preparation
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Step 1
Place ancho and guajillo chiles in a medium-sized saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil on HIGH heat, reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes or until softened and rehydrated.
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Step 2
Transfer chiles to a blender or food processor. Add 2 cups of the cooking liquid, discard the remaining. Add the vinegar, tomato, onion, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper; process until smooth.
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Step 3
Place the beef in the bowl of the crock pot. Pour marinade over the beef and add bay leaves. Cover and cook on LOW heat for 8-10 hours or according to your manufacturer’s instructions.
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Step 4
Remove roast from slow cooker. Skim fat and remove bay leaves from cooking liquid. Rest 10-15 minutes, then shred beef with a fork. Return shredded beef to cooking liquid. Serve over rice, in a tortilla or over nachos!
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Step 5
Optional step: For added flavor, place shredded beef in a large saute pan on MEDIUM-heat. Add cooking liquid for desired consistency. Cook until heated.
Nutrition Information
300 Calories
2.7g SAT FAT
41g PROTEIN
5.3 mg IRON
9.7 mg ZINC
* Based on a 2,000 calorie diet
** Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet
Safe Handling Tips:
- Wash hands with soap and water before cooking and always after touching raw meat.
- Separate raw meat from other foods.
- Wash all cutting boards, utensils, and dishes after touching raw meat.
- Do not reuse marinades used on raw foods.
- Wash all produce prior to use.
- Cook steaks and roasts until temperature reaches 145°F for medium rare, as measured by a meat thermometer, allowing to rest for three minutes.
- Cook Ground Beef to 160°F as measured by a meat thermometer.
- Refrigerate leftovers promptly.
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I liked that this recipe was easy. I thought it was a bit bland. I added cumin, smoked paprika. I ended up doubling the seasonings and adding Dash Southwest Chipotle that I ground into a powder. I will definitely use more fresh garlic and onions next time. My family loved it, but agreed I should work on perfecting it. We used it for tacos, nachos, and burritos. My family likes things well seasoned but not HOT! I'm making it again and will continue to play with it until it's just right for us.
This, by far, is the best recipe I've seen for Barbacoa !
This recipe is so easy and full of flavor!