Chipotle'S Copycat Barbacoa Recipe

Name: Chipotle'S Copycat Barbacoa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided; 3-4 pound chuck roast, fat trimmed; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 bay leaves; Sauce; 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar; 6 cloves garlic; 4 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 tablespoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoons ground black pepper; 1/8 teaspoon ground clove; 4 chipotle peppers (from a can, packed in adobo sauce); 1 tablespoon adobo sauce (from the chipotle pepper can); 1 cup chicken broth (or 1 cup water and 1 teaspoon chicken base); 1/4 cup fresh lime juice

Servings: persons

2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
3-4 pound chuck roast, fat trimmed
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 bay leaves
Sauce
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
6 cloves garlic
4 teaspoons ground cumin
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 teaspoons ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground clove
4 chipotle peppers (from a can, packed in adobo sauce)
1 tablespoon adobo sauce (from the chipotle pepper can)
1 cup chicken broth (or 1 cup water and 1 teaspoon chicken base)
1/4 cup fresh lime juice

1
Prepare roast. Make sure all visible fat is trimmed. Cut into 8 chunks. Sprinkle all sides of cut beef with 1/2 of the salt (1 teaspoon), reserving the remaining 1 teaspoon. Set aside.
2
In a blender or food processor combine the sauce ingredients. Blend until smooth. Set aside. If you do not have a food processor or blender, see cook's note.
3
Warm a heavy bottom pot over medium high heat, until water dripped over top sizzles. Add oil. Sear all sides of cut beef. Once all sides are seared, place seared beef into slow cooker. Set slow cooker temperature to high. Pour sauce over top. Add bay leaves. Cook for 5-6 hours on high (or 8 hours on low) covered.
4
After about 5 hours (or 7 hours on low) shred beef using 2 forks to pull it apart. Taste, and add additional teaspoon of salt (as needed), stir to completely coat in sauce. Cover and cook for 1 more hour. After this time you can serve and enjoy or turn slow cooker to warm until ready to serve.

240

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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

My Personal Notes

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided, 3-4 pound chuck roast, fat trimmed, 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 2 bay leaves, and more.

Yes, Chipotle'S Copycat Barbacoa 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chipotle'S Copycat Barbacoa

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Variations & substitutions

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