Slow Cooker Barbacoa Recipe

Slow Cooker Barbacoa Recipe

from number-2-pencil.com
490 min
6 servings

This Slow Cooker Barbacoa Recipe has become one of our family favorites. Tender fall apart beef that simmers all day long in flavorful Mexican spices. If you are a fan of Chipotles Barbacoa recipe, you are

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 3 1/2 pounds of good quality boneless chuck roast
  • 1/2 cup low sodium beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon of kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon of chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon of onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon of cumin
  • 1 teaspoon of paprika
  • 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 lime
  • 1 tablespoon freshly minced cilantro

Directions

  1. 1

    Season roast lightly with salt and pepper. 

  2. 2

    In a large skillet, heat tablespoon of vegetable oil to high, sear roast on both sides.

  3. 3

    Place boneless chuck roast in slow cooker and use seasoning to season on all sides. Add beef broth to slow cooker. 

  4. 4

    Cover and cook on low in slow cooker for 8-9 hours, or until meat is fork tender.

  5. 5

    Once meat is tender, shred in slow cooker and serve with a squeeze of fresh lime juice and a sprinkle of cilantro.