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Slow Cooker Copycat Chipotle Barbacoa

This slow cooker copycat Chipotle barbacoa is loaded with tender beef, and bold, fragrant spices - just like the Chipotle barbacoa we love.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 5 minutes
Servings 6 Servings
Calories 424kcal

Equipment

  • slow cooker
  • meat claw or forks

Ingredients

  • 3-4 pound chuck roast
  • 1 small onion sliced
  • 5 garlic cloves minced
  • ½ cup beef broth
  • Juice of 2 limes
  • ½ tablespoon ground oregano
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 2 teaspoons garlic salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon cloves
  • Liquid from 7 ounce can of chipotles in adobo
  • 2 bay leaves

Instructions

  • To your slow cooker add the chuck roast.
  • Add in the slices onions and garlic.
  • Add the beef broth and lime juice to the slow cooker.
  • Sprinkle over all the spices and seasonings.
  • Pour the chipotle adobo sauce over the roast.
  • Add the 2 bay leaves.
  • Cook on low 6-8 hours or high 4-6 hours until the meat is tender and falls apart.
  • Remove the beef from the slow cooker and shred.
  • Return the beef to the slow cooker.
  • Serve this beef on burrito bowls or in a burrito or tacos.

Notes

Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and proportion sizes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 424kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 156mg | Sodium: 1036mg | Potassium: 818mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 43IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 5mg