Description
Easy and flavorful Barbacoa recipe featuring tender, slow-cooked beef chuck roast marinated in a smoky, spicy blend of chipotle peppers in adobo, garlic, onion, apple cider vinegar, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce, and warm spices. Perfect for tacos, bowls, or sandwiches, this dish delivers a hearty and satisfying meal with a balance of smoky, spicy, and tangy notes.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 3 to 4 pounds beef chuck roast, trimmed and cut into large chunks
- 3 chipotle peppers in adobo (natural), chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, peeled
- 1 medium onion, roughly chopped
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons vegetarian Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 cups beef broth
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Prepare and Season the Beef: Trim excess fat from the beef chuck roast and cut into large chunks. Combine chipotle peppers with adobo sauce, garlic, onion, apple cider vinegar, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce, cumin, oregano, and salt in a blender. Puree until smooth to create a rich and flavorful marinade.
- Marinate the Beef: Coat the beef chunks thoroughly with the marinade and let it rest for at least 30 minutes, or preferably overnight, to absorb all the spices and tang.
- Slow Cook the Meat: Place the marinated beef in a slow cooker and add beef broth and bay leaves. Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or until the meat is tender and easily shredded with a fork.
- Shred and Mix: Remove beef from the cooker, shred it finely, and return it to the pot to soak up the juices, enhancing the dish’s robust flavor and succulent texture.
Notes
- Use quality beef chuck roast with good marbling for tender and juicy results.
- Marinate longer for deeper flavor penetration.
- Cook slowly at low temperature to break down meat fibers and achieve melt-in-your-mouth tenderness.
- Allow shredded beef to rest in its juices to maximize flavor.
- Adjust the spice level by modifying the amount of chipotle peppers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes plus marinating time
- Cook Time: 6 to 8 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Barbacoa, slow cooked beef, chipotle, Mexican recipe, spicy beef, tender beef, easy dinner, beef tacos, beef bowls
