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Slow Cooker Beef Barbacoa Recipe
Slow cooker beef barbacoa can be made in your own crockpot for authentic Mexican-style shredded beef that rivals restaurant preparations with convenient home cooking methods. This traditional dish showcases how patient slow cooking transforms tough cuts into fork-tender perfection while developing complex flavors through proper seasoning. The crockpot convenience makes authentic barbacoa accessible while maintaining traditional taste that defines genuine Mexican cuisine.
This beef barbacoa can be made in your own crockpot or slow cooker. It is a Mexican-style shredded beef that is slowly cooked in spices and vegetables, then wrapped in a flour tortilla.
Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
6 hrs
Total Time:
6 hrs 30 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients
3 pounds boneless beef chuck roast
1 onion, chopped
3 bay leaves
½ teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
2 tablespoons garlic powder
¼ cup distilled white vinegar
1 (14 ounce) can tomato sauce
¼ cup chili powder
salt to taste
Directions
Place roast, onion, bay leaves, black pepper, garlic powder, and vinegar in a slow cooker; cover ingredients completely with water. Cover and cook on High setting until meat is very tender and falling apart, about 4 hours.
Remove meat from the slow cooker and discard liquids. Return meat to slow cooker; shred with fork and knife. Stir tomato sauce, chili powder, and salt into the shredded meat. Cover the cooker, and cook meat and sauce on High for an additional 2 hours.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 292 | Calories |
| 19g | Fat |
| 9g | Carbs |
| 22g | Protein |
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| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
| Calories 292 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 19g | 24% |
| Saturated Fat 7g | 37% |
| Cholesterol 77mg | 26% |
| Sodium 350mg | 15% |
| Total Carbohydrate 9g | 3% |
| Dietary Fiber 3g | 10% |
| Total Sugars 4g | |
| Protein 22g | 44% |
| Vitamin C 9mg | 9% |
| Calcium 36mg | 3% |
| Iron 4mg | 20% |
| Potassium 482mg | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
