Description

Crockpot Barbacoa Beef Tacos are a flavorful delight that effortlessly elevates your taco night. With tender, slow-cooked beef infused with zesty spices and lime, each bite is a celebration of taste. Perfect for gatherings or a cozy family dinner, these tacos come together seamlessly in your crockpot, allowing you to enjoy the delicious aroma as they cook. Pair them with fresh toppings like cilantro and onions for a vibrant finish.

Ingredients

Scale

3 lbs chuck roast
1 medium yellow onion, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped
2 tsp ground cumin
Juice of 2 limes
1 cup low-sodium beef broth
8 corn or flour tortillas
Fresh cilantro and diced onions for topping

Instructions

Sear the chuck roast in a skillet over medium-high heat until browned on all sides.
In your crockpot, combine the seared roast with diced onion, minced garlic, chipotle peppers, cumin, lime juice, and beef broth.
Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours.
Once tender, shred the beef using two forks.
Warm tortillas briefly on a skillet, then fill them with shredded beef and top with cilantro and onions.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 8 hours
Category: Main
Method: Slow Cooking
Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 tacos (about 200g)
Calories: 370
Sugar: 1g
Sodium: 450mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 11g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 27g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 25g
Cholesterol: 75mg

Keywords: For added flavor depth, don't skip browning the meat before adding it to the crockpot. Feel free to adjust spice levels by varying the amount of chipotle peppers. You can substitute chuck roast with brisket if preferred.