Barbacoa Beef (Slow Cooker, Paleo, Whole30, AIP)

Name: Barbacoa Beef (Slow Cooker, Paleo, Whole30, AIP)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h 15 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 3 lb beef chuck roast; 1 small onion (diced); 5-6 cloves garlic (minced); 2 tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp sea salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper (omit for AIP); 2 tsp cumin (omit for AIP); 2 tsp chipotle powder (omit for AIP - see notes); 3 bay leaves; 3/4 cup beef broth; 1/4 cup fresh lime juice; 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar; 2 tbsp fresh cilantro (chopped); Fresh lime wedges; Diced avocado; Diced red onion

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:4h

This slow cooker barbacoa is an easy and delicious protein to add to burrito bowls, or make into tacos! The barbacoa is paleo, whole30 compliant, and can be adapted to be AIP.

Updated at: Sat, 17 Jan 2026 00:02:18 GMT