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Slow Cooker Barbacoa Recipe

Course Dinner
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword Barbacoa
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 10 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 490 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 3 1/2 pounds boneless chuck roast good quality
  • 1/2 cup low sodium beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 lime
  • 1 tablespoon freshly minced cilantro

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet, heat tablespoon of vegetable oil on high, sear roast on both sides.

  2. Mix salt, pepper, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, and paprika in a small bowl. Place boneless chuck roast in slow cooker and use seasoning to season on all sides. Add beef broth to slow cooker. 

  3. Cover and cook on low in slow cooker for 8-9 hours, or until meat is fork tender.

  4. Once meat is tender, shred in slow cooker and serve with a squeeze of fresh lime juice and a sprinkle of cilantro.

Nutrition Facts
Slow Cooker Barbacoa Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 490 Calories from Fat 279
% Daily Value*
Fat 31g48%
Saturated Fat 13g81%
Trans Fat 2g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
Monounsaturated Fat 16g
Cholesterol 183mg61%
Sodium 1437mg62%
Potassium 983mg28%
Carbohydrates 3g1%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 0.4g0%
Protein 52g104%
Vitamin A 606IU12%
Vitamin C 3mg4%
Calcium 61mg6%
Iron 6mg33%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.