Barbacoa-Style Shredded Beef

Name: Barbacoa-Style Shredded Beef
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 484 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 (3 pound) beef chuck roast, cut into 6 to 8 chunks; salt and ground black pepper to taste; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1/2 cup beef broth; 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar; 1/4 cup fresh lime juice; 4 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped; 5 cloves garlic, chopped; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 tablespoon dried oregano; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 3 bay leaves

⏱️ Ready in 8h 29m 🥄 Prep 25 min 🔥 Cook 8h 4m 👥 8 servings 👁️ 13 views

Barbacoa-Style Shredded Beef is an impressive dinner you can prepare in about 8 hours 29 minutes. Made with 1 (3 pound) beef chuck roast, cut into 6 to 8 chunks, salt and ground black pepper to taste, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, ½ cup beef broth and ¼ cup apple cider vinegar, this recipe delivers authentic, satisfying flavors. Great for entertaining guests or a cozy night in.

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🔗 Recipe adapted from AllRecipes

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📊 At a Glance

Prep 25 min

Cook 8h 4m

Serves 8

Difficulty Hard

Nutrition Facts

Servings per recipe 8

Serving size 1 serving

Amount per serving

Calories 303

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 22.9g 29%

Saturated Fat 0g 0%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 150mg 7%

Total Carbohydrate 2.6g 1%

Dietary Fiber 0.7g 3%

Total Sugars 0.2g

Protein 20.3g 41%

Vitamin D 0mcg 0%

Calcium 0mg 0%

Iron 0mg 0%

Potassium 0mg 0%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

👨‍🍳 Instructions

Season beef chunks with salt and pepper on all sides.

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Add beef in batches; cook until browned, about 1 minute per side.

Transfer beef to a slow cooker.

Combine beef broth, apple cider vinegar, lime juice, chipotle peppers, garlic, cumin, oregano, and cloves in a bowl.

Season with salt and pepper and mix well.

Pour over beef in the slow cooker.

Cook on Low until beef is fork-tender, 8 to 10 hours.

Remove beef and shred using 2 forks.

Return beef to the slow cooker to marinate in the sauce for at least 10 more minutes before serving.