Crockpot Barbacoa Beef Recipe
This Crockpot Barbacoa Beef is a game-changer—easy to make, super tender, and great for tacos, salads, burritos, and more.
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 467kcal
Ingredients
- 3 dried ancho chilies seeded, stemmed, and torn into pieces
- 2 dried chipotle chilies seeded, stemmed, and torn into pieces
- 3 cloves garlic peeled and smashed
- 2 cups chicken broth divided
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 pounds chuck roast
- 1 white onion sliced
Instructions
- Set a sauté pan over medium heat and add the chilies and garlic. Toast until fragrant, about 5 minutes. Add 1 1/2 cups broth to the pan and turn off the heat. Let the chilies soak and the broth cool for 10 minutes. Transfer to the bowl of a blender along with the oregano, cumin, coriander, and salt. Purée.
- Return the pan to the stove, add 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil, and set over medium-high heat. Once the oil is shimmering, place the chuck roast in the pan and sear for 1 minute on each side. Remove from pan and place in the crock of a slow cooker.
- Add the sliced onion to the hot pan and sauté until golden, 8-10 minutes. Add the extra 1/2 cup of chicken broth to the pan and use a wooden spoon to scrape up any brown bits stuck to the bottom. Transfer the onions to the slow cooker.
- Pour the puréed chili pepper mixture on top of the beef and onions. Set the slow cooker to low and cook for 8-10 hours, until fork tender.
- Remove the beef from the cooker and shred beef with a fork. Skim the fat from the liquid in the slow cooker and discard, then toss the remaining juices with the shredded meat.
Notes
You may want to put the reserved drippings in the fridge to help solidify the fats before skimming.
To store Crockpot Barbacoa Beef, place leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. To freeze, use a freezer-safe container, and it will stay good for up to 3 months.
To reheat, thaw in the refrigerator overnight if frozen, then warm in a saucepan over medium heat or in a microwave-safe dish, adding a splash of broth or water to keep it moist.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 467kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 158mg | Sodium: 698mg | Potassium: 867mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 212IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 6mg
