Slow-Cooker Beef Barbacoa Recipe

Name: Slow-Cooker Beef Barbacoa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 beef rump; bottom round roast (3 pounds); 1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro; 1/3 cup tomato paste; 8 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons chipotle peppers in adobo sauce plus 1 tablespoon sauce; 2 tablespoons cider vinegar; 4 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 1-1/2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon pepper; 1 cup beef stock; 1 cup beer or additional stock; 16 corn tortillas (6 inches); Pico de gallo; Optional toppings: Lime wedges, queso fresco and additional cilantro

Servings: persons

1 beef rump
bottom round roast (3 pounds)
1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro
1/3 cup tomato paste
8 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons chipotle peppers in adobo sauce plus 1 tablespoon sauce
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
4 teaspoons ground cumin
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 cup beef stock
1 cup beer or additional stock
16 corn tortillas (6 inches)
Pico de gallo
Optional toppings: Lime wedges, queso fresco and additional cilantro

1
Cut roast in half. Mix next 9 ingredients; rub over roast. Place in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Add stock and beer. Cook, covered, until meat is tender, 6-8 hours.
2
Remove roast; shred with 2 forks. Reserve 3 cups cooking juices; discard remaining juices. Skim fat from reserved juices. Return beef and reserved juices to slow cooker; heat through.
3
Serve with tortillas and pico de gallo. If desired, serve with lime wedges, queso fresco and additional cilantro.
4
Place shredded beef in freezer containers. Cool and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a covered saucepan, stirring gently. Add a little broth if necessary.

759

kcal

Calories

Fat

152

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 beef rump, bottom round roast (3 pounds), 1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro, 1/3 cup tomato paste, and more.

Yes, Slow-Cooker Beef Barbacoa falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Slow-Cooker Beef Barbacoa

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