Barbacoa Tacos
Spice up your next taco night with these flavorful Barbacoa Tacos. The barbacoa cooks low and slow until it’s ultra tender, and makes the perfect base for your favorite taco toppings!
Servings: 8 people
Ingredients
- 4 pounds beef chuck roast cut into 3-inch chunks
- 2 cups white or yellow onion diced
- 2 chipotles in adobo sauce finely diced
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon ground clove
- ½ cup beef stock
- 3 bay leaves
For the Tacos
- Tortillas
- Diced onion
- Avocado slices
- Chopped cilantro
- Sour cream or cheese optional
Instructions
- Place all ingredients, except for the bay leaves, into the slow cooker bowl.
- Gently toss everything together with tongs, then add the bay leaves.Cover and cook on low for 8 to 9 hours or on high for 4 to 5 hours, until the beef is tender and shreds easily with a fork. If it's not shredding easily, continue cooking for a bit longer.
- Transfer the beef to a cutting board and shred it using two forks.
- Return the shredded beef to the slow cooker, stir it to combine, and allow it to soak up the juices.
- Serve the barbacoa directly from the slow cooker, or transfer it to a serving dish and garnish with chopped cilantro and lime wedges.
- Using tongs, take a portion of barbacoa from the slow cooker and place it on a tortilla. Garnish with diced onions, avocado, cilantro, and any other desired toppings.
Notes
- The nutrition information is for the beef barbacoa only and does not include the toppings or tortillas.
- Avoid opening the slow cooker lid while the beef is cooking. This will release all the heat that’s built up over time.
- Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor, like fresh lime juice vs bottled.
- Use just one chipotle pepper for a milder version of the barbacoa.
- Store: The barbacoa will last for 4 days in the fridge and up to 3 months in the freezer. Remember to let it cool completely before transferring it to an airtight or freezer-safe container. You can reheat it in the microwave or a skillet on the stovetop with a splash of the cooking liquid to keep it tender and juicy.
Nutrition
Serving: 1/8 | Calories: 430kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 156mg | Sodium: 884mg | Potassium: 855mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g