SLOW-COOKER BARBACOA

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This is a Northern Mexican recipe that is adapted from a recipe by Rick Bayless. This uses a chuck roast and is made in the crock pot. My DBF asks me to make this again and again. Serve it with rice, sour cream, beans, and warmed tortillas.

Provided by cookiedog

Categories Stew

Time 7h30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

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Ingredients

8 garlic cloves, unpeeled
1/4-1/3 cup ground dried ancho chile powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
3 tablespoons vinegar (cider vinegar is common in Mexico)
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup water for marinade (plus more for the slow cooker)
3 lbs bone-in chuck roast
1/2 cup finely chopped white onion, for garnish
1/2 cup chopped cilantro, for garnish
1 lime, cut into 6 wedges for serving

Steps:

Cut a slit in the side of each garlic clove. Place them in a microwaveable bowl, cover with plastic wrap, poke holes in the top and microwave for 30 seconds on high. Cool until handleable, then slip off the papery husks.
One by one, drop the garlic cloves into a running food processor, letting each get thoroughly chopped before adding the next. Add the chile powder, cumin, black pepper, vinegar, salt and water and pulse to blend.
Place the meat in a large crock pot. Scrape the marinade onto the meat, then spread it sloppily over the top and sides. Pour enough water into the slow-cooker to cover the lower 1/2 inch of roast. Cover and slow cook on high for 6 hours or until meat is tender. Carefully remove meat with a slotted spoon onto a large plate, pulling away the bones.
Degrease the cooking broth and boil it down in a saucepan to concentrate the flavors. Ladle it over the meat and garnish with the onions and cilantro.

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Prashant Giri

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This recipe is perfect for a casual get-together. I just put out a big bowl of barbacoa and let my guests help themselves.

Benda Vybz

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I'm not a fan of spicy food, but this recipe is not too spicy for me. It has just the right amount of heat.

Brian Wallace

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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover beef. I usually make a big batch of barbacoa on the weekend and then use it throughout the week in tacos, burritos, and enchiladas.

dinkle min

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I love the smoky flavor of this recipe. It's perfect for a party or potluck.

Warda Arkam

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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover beef. I usually make a big batch of barbacoa on the weekend and then use it throughout the week in tacos, burritos, and enchiladas.

Mudasser mudasser

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I've never made barbacoa before, but this recipe made it easy. I'm so glad I tried it.

Sameer iqubal

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This recipe is a great way to impress your friends and family. They'll be amazed at how delicious it is.

Saeed Kurdi

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I love that this recipe is so easy to make. I can just throw everything in the slow cooker and forget about it.

Hana Diab

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This recipe is perfect for a casual get-together. I just put out a big bowl of barbacoa and let my guests help themselves.

michael hildrich

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I'm not a fan of spicy food, but this recipe is not too spicy for me. It has just the right amount of heat.

Buyiswa Jacobs

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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover beef. I usually make a big batch of barbacoa on the weekend and then use it throughout the week in tacos, burritos, and enchiladas.