BARBACOA-STYLE SHREDDED BEEF

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Similar to Chipotle's® barbacoa. Great over nachos, in tacos, and burritos.

Provided by Jack Grigsby III

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 8h39m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (3 pound) beef chuck roast, cut into 6 to 8 chunks
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
½ cup beef broth
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
¼ cup fresh lime juice
4 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped
5 cloves garlic, chopped
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
3 bay leaves

Steps:

  • Season beef chunks with salt and pepper on all sides.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef in batches; cook until browned, about 1 minute per side. Transfer beef to a slow cooker.
  • Combine beef broth, apple cider vinegar, lime juice, chipotle peppers, garlic, cumin, oregano, and cloves in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper and mix well. Pour over beef in the slow cooker. Stir in bay leaves.
  • Cook on Low until beef is fork-tender, 8 to 10 hours.
  • Discard bay leaves. Remove beef and shred using 2 forks. Return beef to the slow cooker to marinate in the sauce for at least 10 more minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 302.8 calories, Carbohydrate 2.6 g, Cholesterol 77.5 mg, Fat 22.9 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 20.3 g, SaturatedFat 8.2 g, Sodium 150.3 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

Shawn Pernell
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my barbacoa-style shredded beef didn't turn out as flavorful as I hoped.


Sanjib Rajput
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my barbacoa-style shredded beef turned out dry and tough.


Annet Namutebi
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This barbacoa-style shredded beef is a delicious and easy way to add some Mexican flavor to your next meal.


Zinatu Adam
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. I've used it to make tacos, burritos, and even nachos.


Muwonge Albert
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This barbacoa-style shredded beef is a great way to impress your guests. It's so flavorful and delicious.


Ryan Rose
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's the perfect way to use up leftover beef.


Abdulrahman ALI
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This barbacoa-style shredded beef is a lifesaver on busy weeknights. It's so easy to throw together, and it's always a hit with my family.


Zubi Bhi
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I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients. I always have them on hand, so I can make this dish anytime.


MD Mahdi Hasan
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This barbacoa-style shredded beef is perfect for a party. It's easy to make ahead of time, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Jarad Higgins
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I'm not a huge fan of barbacoa, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so delicious and easy to make.


Sumaira Qasim
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This barbacoa-style shredded beef is the best I've ever had. It's so flavorful and moist, and the sauce is perfect.


sophia dickson
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to follow, and the beef turns out so tender and juicy.


Steveo Aaron
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This recipe is a game-changer. I used to spend hours making barbacoa, but now I can have it ready in just a few hours. And it tastes just as good, if not better.


MJ2020 MJ
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I've made this barbacoa-style shredded beef several times now, and it's always a hit. It's perfect for tacos, burritos, or even just eating on its own.


Fardin Sojib
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This dish is so easy to make, and it's so delicious. I love that I can make it in my slow cooker, so I can just set it and forget it.


Flora Ibitoye
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I made this barbacoa-style shredded beef for a party last weekend, and it was a total success! Everyone loved it, and I got so many compliments. It's definitely a keeper recipe.


Lalo Din
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This barbacoa-style shredded beef is amazing! It's so tender and flavorful, and the sauce is to die for. I served it on tacos with all the fixings, and it was a huge hit with my family and friends.