Best 5 Slow Cooker Beef Barbacoa Recipes

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**Slow-Cooker Beef Barbacoa: A Flavorful Fiesta of Smoky, Tender Beef**

Indulge in the authentic taste of Mexican cuisine with our delectable Slow-Cooker Beef Barbacoa recipe. Picture tender, shredded beef that simply melts in your mouth, infused with a symphony of spices and a hint of smokiness. This dish is a true crowd-pleaser, perfect for taco nights, burrito bowls, or as a party appetizer.

Our collection offers a variety of Slow-Cooker Beef Barbacoa recipes to suit every palate. From classic barbacoa with its traditional Mexican flavors to unique twists like Dr. Pepper Barbacoa and Korean BBQ Barbacoa, there's something for everyone.

These recipes are meticulously crafted to deliver the perfect balance of flavors. The slow-cooking method allows the beef to absorb the rich and complex spices, resulting in a fall-apart tender texture. Whether you prefer a mild or spicy version, our recipes provide options for customizing the heat level to your liking.

Get ready to embark on a culinary journey as you explore the diverse flavors of Slow-Cooker Beef Barbacoa. With easy-to-follow instructions and step-by-step guides, these recipes guarantee a successful and delicious cooking experience. So gather your ingredients, prepare your slow cooker, and let the tantalizing aromas of barbacoa fill your kitchen.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

SLOW-COOKER BEEF BARBACOA



Slow-Cooker Beef Barbacoa image

I love this beef barbacoa because the meat is fall-apart tender and the sauce is smoky, slightly spicy and so flavorful. It's an amazing alternative to ground beef tacos or even pulled pork carnitas. It's also versatile. You can have a soft taco bar and let people make their own-or offer mouthwatering Mexican pizzas or rice bowls. -Holly Sander, Lake Mary, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 6h20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 beef rump or bottom round roast (3 pounds)
1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro
1/3 cup tomato paste
8 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons chipotle peppers in adobo sauce plus 1 tablespoon sauce
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
4 teaspoons ground cumin
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 cup beef stock
1 cup beer or additional stock
16 corn tortillas (6 inches)
Pico de gallo
Optional toppings: Lime wedges, queso fresco and additional cilantro

Steps:

  • Cut roast in half. Mix next 9 ingredients; rub over roast. Place in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Add stock and beer. Cook, covered, until meat is tender, 6-8 hours., Remove roast; shred with 2 forks. Reserve 3 cups cooking juices; discard remaining juices. Skim fat from reserved juices. Return beef and reserved juices to slow cooker; heat through., Serve with tortillas and pico de gallo. If desired, serve with lime wedges, queso fresco and additional cilantro.Freeze option: Place shredded beef in freezer containers. Cool and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a covered saucepan, stirring gently; add broth if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 361 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 101mg cholesterol, Sodium 652mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 38g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SLOW COOKER BARBACOA-STYLE BEEF TACOS RECIPE BY TASTY



Slow Cooker Barbacoa-Style Beef Tacos Recipe by Tasty image

These aren't your average beef tacos. Made with succulent beef chuck roast slow-cooked over eight hours in a blend of chipotles and herbs, this dish will be a crowd pleaser at every family dinner or potluck. If you somehow have any leftover barbacoa, toss it into your next salad or serve it with a side of rice and beans.

Provided by Scott Loitsch

Categories     Dinner

Time 8h30m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

3 lb beef chuck roast
pepper, to taste
salt, to taste
oil, a drizzle
4 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped
5 cloves garlic, chopped
1 tablespoon ground cumin
3 teaspoons dried oregano
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
½ cup beef broth
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
¼ cup fresh lime juice
3 bay leaves
flour tortilla, or corn tortillas
rice, cooked
pico de gallo
shredded cheese
sour cream
guacamole
fresh cilantro leaf
avocado, sliced

Steps:

  • Cut the beef into 6-8 large chunks. Season all over with pepper and salt.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the beef, in batches if necessary, on all sides, until browned. Transfer the seared meat to a slow cooker.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the chipotles, garlic, cumin, oregano, cloves, salt, pepper, beef broth, apple cider vinegar, and lime juice. Mix well.
  • Pour the marinade over the beef in the slow cooker and add the bay leaves. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours, until the meat can be shredded easily.
  • Remove and discard the bay leaves. Remove and shred the beef, then return to the slow cooker to marinate in the sauce for at least 10 more minutes, or until ready to serve.
  • To serve, add the shredded beef to your choice of tortillas with your favorite toppings.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 395 calories, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 54 grams, Sugar 1 gram

SLOW COOKER BEEF BARBACOA



Slow Cooker Beef Barbacoa image

A Mexican-style shredded beef that is slow cooked in spices and vegetables, and wrapped in a flour tortilla.

Provided by lizbot1

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 6h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 pounds boneless beef chuck roast
1 onion, chopped
3 bay leaves
½ teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
2 tablespoons garlic powder
¼ cup distilled white vinegar
1 (14 ounce) can tomato sauce
¼ cup chili powder
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Place the roast, onion, bay leaves, black pepper, garlic powder, and vinegar in slow cooker; cover ingredients completely with water. Cover and cook on High setting until meat is very tender and falling apart, about 4 hours.
  • Remove meat from slow cooker and discard liquids. Return meat to slow cooker; shred with fork and knife. Stir tomato sauce, chili powder, and salt into the shredded meat. Cover the cooker, and cook meat and sauce on High for an additional 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291.7 calories, Carbohydrate 9.1 g, Cholesterol 77.3 mg, Fat 18.8 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 350.2 mg, Sugar 4 g

WEIGHT WATCHERS SLOW COOKER CHIPOTLE'S BARBACOA BEEF RECIPE



Weight Watchers Slow Cooker Chipotle's Barbacoa Beef Recipe image

This beef is slow cooked until tender in a perfect blend of spices. It's great for filling tacos, burritos, salads, or just served over rice.

Provided by Six Sisters Stuff

Categories     Main Course     Dinner

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

5 teaspoons minced garlic
1/2 medium yellow onion
1/2 lime (juiced)
2-3 chipotles in adobo sauce
1 Tablespoon ground cumin
1 Tablespoon ground oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
3 pounds bottom round roast (or beef eye of round, all fat trimmed)
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 cup water
3 bay leaves
4 cups cooked rice

Steps:

  • Place garlic, onion, lime juice, chipotles, cumin, oregano and cloves in a blender until smooth; set aside.
  • Trim all fat off meat, and cut into 4 pieces. Season all sides with salt and pepper and brown in a skillet over high heat in 1 teaspoon olive oil just until the outside is brown and seared to seal in the juices.
  • Remove meat from skillet and place in the bottom of a slow cooker sprayed with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Pour liquefied spices, water and bay leaves on top and cover and cook on high for 4 hours, or low for 6-8 hours.
  • Once cooked and the meat is tender, remove the meat and place in a dish. Shred it with two forks, and reserve the liquid for later (discard the bay leaf).
  • Return the shredded meat to the pot and mix together with juices in the slow cooker. Let cook on warm for 10 minutes.
  • Serve over cooked rice.

Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 1 serving

SLOW-COOKER BEEF BARBACOA NACHOS WITH QUESO



Slow-Cooker Beef Barbacoa Nachos with Queso image

This mega mountain of nachos does not mess around. A crowd-ready feast, this serious meal consists of warmed chips layered with juicy beef barbacoa, refried beans and cheese, then topped with all manner of awesome-and yes, more cheese. Layer your chips just right, and each bite will be a perfectly proportioned masterpiece.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 4h40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 1/2 lb boneless beef chuck roast, trimmed of fat and cut into 4 pieces
1 package (0.85 oz) Old El Paso™ beef barbacoa slow cooker seasoning mix
1 cup chopped onions
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
8 cups tortilla chips (8 oz)
2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (8 oz)
1 cup Old El Paso™ traditional refried beans, heated (from 16-oz can)
12 oz Kraft™ Velveeta™ original cheese product, cut into cubes
3/4 cup Old El Paso™ Thick 'n Chunky medium salsa
Sliced green onions
Diced avocado
Diced tomato
Old El Paso™ pickled jalapeño slices

Steps:

  • Spray 4- to 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In slow cooker, mix Barbacoa ingredients. Cover; cook on High heat setting 4 to 5 hours, or Low heat setting 8 to 9 hours or until tender. Transfer beef to cutting board; shred with two forks. Reserve 2 cups shredded beef for nachos. Save remaining for another use.
  • Heat oven to 400°F. Line large rimmed baking pan with foil.
  • Spread half of chips evenly in pan. Sprinkle half of the Cheddar cheese over the chips; top with half of the refried beans and half of the barbacoa. Repeat layers. Bake 9 to 10 minutes or until hot and cheese is melted.
  • Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, heat Queso ingredients over medium-low heat. Cook until melted, stirring occasionally.
  • Drizzle 1 cup of the queso over nachos. Sprinkle with Toppings. Serve immediately with extra queso on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 690, Carbohydrate 36 g, Cholesterol 145 mg, Fat 4 1/2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 44 g, SaturatedFat 18 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1550 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 1 1/2 g

Tips:

  • For a crispier barbacoa, sear the beef cubes in a skillet over medium-high heat before adding them to the slow cooker.
  • To make the barbacoa more flavorful, marinate the beef in the spices and citrus juices for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  • Use a variety of chiles in the adobo sauce to create a complex flavor. Some good options include ancho, guajillo, and pasilla chiles.
  • Be sure to add enough liquid to the slow cooker so that the beef is covered. This will help to keep the meat moist and tender.
  • Cook the barbacoa on low for 8-10 hours, or on high for 4-6 hours. The longer you cook it, the more tender the beef will be.
  • Once the barbacoa is cooked, shred it with two forks. Serve it on tacos, burritos, or nachos, or use it as a filling for empanadas or tamales.

Conclusion:

Slow cooker beef barbacoa is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a party or a weeknight meal. With its tender, flavorful beef and zesty adobo sauce, this barbacoa is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a new recipe to try, give this slow cooker beef barbacoa a try. You won't be disappointed!

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