Beef Barbacoa

Name: Beef Barbacoa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 8 h 30 min
Total time: 8 h 45 min
Cuisine: Caribbean, Mexican
Ingredients: 3 pound chuck roast (2-3 pounds); 3/4 teaspoon salt; 3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 2 Tablespoons olive oil; 4 chipotle peppers (canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce); 1 Tablespoon oregano; 1/2 Tablespoons ground cumin; 1/2 Tablespoon ground cloves; 2 Tablespoons minced garlic; 1 1/2 cup beef broth; 4 large bay leaves (or 6 small leaves); 2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar; 32 corn tortillas (or flour. toasted); sliced radish; chopped cilantro

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:8h 30min

With a mix of heat and smokiness, the chipotle peppers and spices meld together with the beef slowly in the crockpot creating beautifully seasoned and ultra-tender shredded beef to use on tacos, burritos, enchiladas, or quesadillas.

Updated at: Sat, 07 Nov 2026 20:03:06 GMT