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Message: [QUOTE="Alyssa Rivers, post: 7067"] [IMG]https://therecipecritic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/slow-cooker-beef-barbacoa-2-1.jpg[/IMG] Slow cooker barbacoa beef [B]simmers all day[/B] in smoky chipotle, tangy lime, and warm spices until it [B]falls apart[/B]. It’s perfect for tacos, burritos, bowls, or nachos, all with that [B]taquería-style flavor[/B] at home. [IMG alt="Bowl of slow cooker Barbacoa beef garnished with cilantro and lime. "]https://therecipecritic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/slow-cooker-beef-barbacoa-2-1-1200x1799.jpg[/IMG] [HEADING=1]Why I’m Obsessed with This Barbacoa[/HEADING] [LIST] [*][B]Melt-in-Your-Mouth Tender[/B]: The slow cooker does all the work, turning beef into juicy, fall-apart perfection. Dry, chewy beef? Not on my watch. [*][B]Better Than Chipotle[/B]: My hubby swears this recipe beats his go-to Chipotle order (I agree). It’s restaurant flavor without leaving home. [*][B]Locked in Flavor[/B]: I sear the beef before it goes in the slow cooker to give the barbacoa a rich, smoky depth you can’t get by tossing it straight in raw. [/LIST] [HEADING=2]Barbacoa Beef Ingredients[/HEADING] [IMG alt="Overhead shot of labeled ingredients. "]https://therecipecritic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/IngredientsWithLabelsBarbacoaBeef-1200x800.png[/IMG] [HEADING=1]How to Make Slow Cooker Barbacoa Beef[/HEADING] Taking the time to get that perfect sear and then cooking low and slow all day pays off big with the most tender, delicious beef barbacoa recipe. Serve this beef barbacoa in [URL='https://therecipecritic.com/brisket-tacos/']tacos[/URL], [URL='https://therecipecritic.com/california-burrito/']burritos[/URL], [URL='https://therecipecritic.com/carne-asada-nachos/']nachos[/URL], quesadillas, the possibilities are endless. [LIST=1] [*][B]Sear the Beef:[/B] Cut the beef chuck roast into 2 or 3 large pieces. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the vegetable oil and sear the meat on each side, then transfer it to the crockpot. [*][B]Blend:[/B] In a food processor or blender, combine adobo chilies, beef broth, garlic, cumin, oregano, salt, pepper, cloves, and lime juice. Pulse or [URL='https://www.target.com/p/ninja-professional-850w-9-cup-food-processor-bn601/-/A-79991379#lnk=sametab']blend[/URL] until smooth, then pour the mixture over the meat. [*][B]Cook and Shred:[/B] Cover with a lid and then cook on LOW for 8-9 hours or HIGH for 6 hours. Shred the meat with two forks and serve in a tortilla. Garnish with fresh cilantro, chopped red onion, and lime wedges. [/LIST] [IMG alt="Browning beef in a hot skillet."]https://therecipecritic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Barbacoa-Beef-1-1200x800.jpg[/IMG] [IMG alt="All of the sauce ingredients blended up in a food processor. "]https://therecipecritic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Barbacoa-Beef-1200x800.jpg[/IMG] [IMG alt="Sauce poured over the browned beef in the crockpot."]https://therecipecritic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Barbacoa-Beef-2-1200x800.jpg[/IMG] [IMG alt="Someone breaking apart the beef with forks in the slow cooker. "]https://therecipecritic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Texas-Chili-1-2-1200x800.jpg[/IMG] [HEADING=1]Alyssa’s Pro Tip[/HEADING] [B]Low & Slow:[/B] For the most tender, fall-apart barbacoa beef, cook it on low. The slow heat breaks down the beef and gives you that melt-in-your-mouth texture and great taste. [IMG alt="Platter of tacos with slow cooker Barbacoa beef in them and garnished with red onion, cilantro, lime, and jalapeños. "]https://therecipecritic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/slow-cooker-beef-barbacoa-2-1200x1799.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]https://therecipecritic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/slow-cooker-beef-barbacoa-2-1-250x250.jpg[/IMG] [URL='https://therecipecritic.com/wprm_print/slow-cooker-barbacoa-beef'] Print[/URL] [HEADING=1]Slow Cooker Barbacoa Beef[/HEADING] Barbacoa beef that slow cooks to perfection is fall-apart tender, full of flavor, and ready for tacos, burritos, or bowls. Course Dinner, Main Course Cuisine American, Mexican Keyword barbacoa, barbacoa beef, crockpot barbacoa beef, slow cooker barbacoa beef recipe Prep Time 10 minutes minutes Cook Time 8 hours hours Total Time 8 hours hours 10 minutes minutes Servings 8 people Calories 403kcal Author [URL='https://therecipecritic.com/alyssa-rivers/']Alyssa Rivers[/URL] [HEADING=2]Ingredients[/HEADING] [LIST] [*]4 pounds chuck roast [*]2 tablespoons vegetable oil [*]3 – 4 chipotle peppers in adobo [*]1 cup beef broth [*]4 teaspoons minced garlic [*]1 ½ tablespoons ground cumin [*]1 tablespoon dried oregano [*]2 teaspoons salt [*]½ teaspoon ground black pepper [*]¼ teaspoon ground cloves [*]2 tablespoons fresh lime juice [/LIST] [HEADING=2]Instructions[/HEADING] [LIST] [*]Cut 4 pounds chuck roast into 2-3 pieces. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add 2 tablespoons vegetable oil and sear the beef on each side. Transfer to your slow cooker. [*]In a food processor, add 3 – 4 chipotle peppers in adobo, 1 cup beef broth, 4 teaspoons minced garlic, 1 ½ tablespoons ground cumin, 1 tablespoon dried oregano, 2 teaspoons salt, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, ¼ teaspoon ground cloves, and 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice. Pulse until blended and pour on top of the meat. [*]Cook on low for 8-9 hours or high for 6 hours. Shred the meat with two forks and turn on warm. [/LIST] [HEADING=2]Video[/HEADING] [HEADING=2]Notes[/HEADING] Storing & Reheating Instructions [LIST] [*][B]In the Refrigerator:[/B] Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. [*][B]In the Freezer:[/B] Place in a freezer-safe container and store for up to 3 months. [*][B]To Reheat:[/B] Microwave the beef barbacoa until it is heated through. [/LIST] [HEADING=2]Nutrition[/HEADING] Calories: 403kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 48g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 141mg | Sodium: 706mg | Potassium: 807mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 681IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 6mg [IMG alt="Overhead shot of slow cooker Barbacoa beef still in the crockpot. "]https://therecipecritic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/slow-cooker-beef-barbacoa-1-1200x1799.jpg[/IMG] [HEADING=1]More Mexican-Inspired Recipes[/HEADING] If you’re looking for more delicious Mexican dishes like my [URL='https://therecipecritic.com/mexican-shrimp-recipe/']shrimp skillet[/URL], yummy [URL='https://therecipecritic.com/street-tacos/']street tacos[/URL], and [URL='https://therecipecritic.com/mexican-chicken-corn-chowder/']Mexican chicken corn chowder[/URL], you’ve come to the right place! Make these tasty recipes and let me know your favorites! [URL='https://therecipecritic.com/birria-ramen/'][IMG]https://therecipecritic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/birria_ramen.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Dinner [HEADING=1][URL='https://therecipecritic.com/birria-ramen/']Slow-Cooked Beef Birria Ramen[/URL][/HEADING] 4 hours 45 minutes [URL='https://therecipecritic.com/instant-pot-salsa-verde-chicken-tacos/'][IMG]https://therecipecritic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Instant-Pot-Salsa-Verde-Chicken-Tacos-3.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Dinner [HEADING=1][URL='https://therecipecritic.com/instant-pot-salsa-verde-chicken-tacos/']Instant Pot Salsa Verde Chicken Tacos[/URL][/HEADING] 30 minutes [URL='https://therecipecritic.com/grilled-spicy-blackened-salmon-tacos-pineapple-avocado-salsa/'][IMG]https://therecipecritic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/0C4A9017.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Dinner [HEADING=1][URL='https://therecipecritic.com/grilled-spicy-blackened-salmon-tacos-pineapple-avocado-salsa/']Grilled Spicy Blackened Salmon Tacos with Pineapple Avocado Salsa[/URL][/HEADING] 25 minutes [URL='https://therecipecritic.com/turkey-taco-stuffed-avocados/'][IMG]https://therecipecritic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/turkey_taco_stuffed_avocados2.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Dinner [HEADING=1][URL='https://therecipecritic.com/turkey-taco-stuffed-avocados/']Turkey Taco Stuffed Avocados[/URL][/HEADING] 15 minutes [/QUOTE]

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