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Beef Barbacoa (Slow Cooker, Instant Pot, or Stovetop)

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This Slow Cooker Beef Barbacoa makes the most amazing, tender, Mexican shredded beef that is perfect for tacos, enchiladas, burritos, bowls, and more! It's spicy, it's savory, and it can be made right in the crockpot, Instant Pot, or stovetop.
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Beef Barbacoa (Slow Cooker, Instant Pot, or Stovetop)
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What you need:

  • 2 lbs lean top round roast (trimmed)
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1/2 cup onion, diced
  • 1 tbsp. lime juice
  • 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, diced
  • 1/2 tbsp cumin
  • 1/2 tbsp oregano
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 cup low sodium beef broth (or chicken broth)
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Step 1 Blend the chipotles, chicken broth, cumin, oregano, onion, garlic, and lime juice in a blender to create the sauce.
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Step 2 Cut the beef into 2-3 large pieces and trim off any excess fat (if trying to keep it light). Sprinkle with salt and pepper. If you have time or have a crockpot with a "sear" function, ser the beef for 2-3 minutes per side until it has a nice crust and is browned on all sides.
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Step 3 Pour the sauce over the beef. Cook on low for 8 hours in the slow cooker until the beef is fork tender.
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Step 4 Shred with a fork or chop into pieces. Cook an additional 10-20 minutes in the sauce to let the flavors combine. Enjoy!
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We hope you enjoy this delicious Beef Barbacoa (Slow Cooker, Instant Pot, or Stovetop) recipe.
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