Slow Cooker Beef Barbacoa Recipe
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Slow Cooker Beef Barbacoa

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"A Mexican-style shredded beef that is slow cooked in spices and vegetables, and wrapped in a flour tortilla."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.0 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (16)

Prep Time:
30 Min
Cook Time:
6 Hrs
Ready In:
6 Hrs 30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds boneless beef chuck roast
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
  • 2 tablespoons garlic powder
  • 1/4 cup distilled white vinegar
  • 1 (14 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1/4 cup chili powder
  • salt to taste

Directions

  1. Place the roast, onion, bay leaves, black pepper, garlic powder, and vinegar in slow cooker; cover ingredients completely with water. Cover and cook on High setting until meat is very tender and falling apart, about 4 hours.
  2. Remove meat from slow cooker and discard liquids. Return meat to slow cooker; shred with fork and knife. Stir tomato sauce, chili powder, and salt into the shredded meat. Cover the cooker, and cook meat and sauce on High for an additional 2 hours.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 292 | Total Fat: 18.8g | Cholesterol: 77mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 20, 2011 by jensenly Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This was everything a slow cooker recipe is supposed to be: easy, not a lot of ingredients,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 25, 2011 by todd@toddvance.net   view full review
This turned out great, but I added a few ingredients to the sauce for added flavor; 1/4 cup of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 25, 2011 by kskalsky   view full review
Slow clap. I used as a base, as i do most recpies I get. I love garlic, and spicy items. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 22, 2011 by Brooke'smom   view full review
Great recipe!!! I had to alter it to fit into a weeknight menu as most people are not home to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 25, 2011 by racheld   view full review
This is not barbacoa. I mean at all. It tastes good, but more like a stew or weak bbq.
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 23, 2011 by MonicaTheKiller   view full review
This is nothing like authentic Barbacoa.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 5, 2011 by Linda126   view full review
I followed all the instructions and after I tasted the paste I had second thoughts about...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 12, 2011 by joliemua   view full review
Fantastic! Another hit with the entire family. Used a little less chili powder and cooked...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 9, 2011 by Kimbra   view full review
This was very tender and moist. It was seasoned enough for our palates so I added additional...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 4, 2011 by Rockstarwife   view full review
The only thing I changes was I added chipotle peppers in adobo sauce. My husband melted over...

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