Easy Slow Cooker Barbacoa Beef Recipe

Name: Easy Slow Cooker Barbacoa Beef Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 4 h 30 min
Total time: 4 h 40 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon fine sea salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 tablespoon chipotle chili powder (use ancho chili powder or paprika for a milder option); 1 tablespoon dried Mexican oregano leaves (may also use regular oregano if needed); 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves; 1 3-pound chuck roast, cut into 8 large chunks; 2 tablespoons salted butter or extra-virgin olive oil; 4 cloves garlic minced; 3 bay leaves; 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar; 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (about 2 limes); Corn tortillas (warmed, optional, for serving); 1 lime (quartered, optional, for garnish); Chopped fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish); Sliced avocado (optional, for garnish); Watermelon radishes (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:4h 30min

These slow cooker barbacoa tacos require little hands-on time, and are packed with flavor thanks to a bold blend of Mexican spices, lime juice, and apple cider vinegar!

Updated at: Thu, 03 Apr 2025 04:06:39 GMT