Barbacoa-Style Shredded Beef Recipe

Name: Barbacoa-Style Shredded Beef
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
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

Servings: persons

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

1
Season beef chunks with salt and pepper on all sides.
2
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.
3
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. Stir in bay leaves.
4
Cook on Low until beef is fork-tender, 8 to 10 hours.
5
Discard bay leaves. 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.

199

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 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, and more.

Yes, Barbacoa-Style Shredded Beef falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Barbacoa-Style Shredded Beef

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