Description
Crockpot Barbacoa Beef Tacos are a flavorful delight that transforms simple ingredients into a tender, mouthwatering dish. Slow-cooked to perfection, this recipe infuses your home with irresistible aromas. Serve these tacos with vibrant toppings for a festive meal that will impress family and friends. Perfect for gatherings or busy weeknights, you’ll find this dish a staple in your kitchen!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs beef chuck roast
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
- 12 corn tortillas
- Toppings: chopped cilantro, diced onions, lime wedges
Instructions
- Trim excess fat from the beef chuck roast and cut it into large chunks. Season generously with salt and pepper.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the diced onion until translucent (about 5 minutes). Add minced garlic and chopped chipotle peppers; cook for an additional minute.
- Transfer the sautéed mixture to the crockpot with beef chunks. Pour in beef broth and lime juice.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours.
- Once cooked, shred the beef using two forks. Assemble tacos with shredded beef and desired toppings. Enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg