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Chipotle Barbacoa Recipe

A smoky, spicy, and savory barbacoa recipe perfect for tacos, burritos, or bowls.
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Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 8 mins
Total Time 8 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Blender

Ingredients:  

Main Ingredients

  • 3 lbs Beef Chuck Roast cut into large chunks
  • 3 pcs Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce canned
  • 1 tbsp Ground Cumin
  • 1 tbsp Dried Oregano
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 cup Beef Broth
  • 1/4 cup Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 2 pcs Bay Leaves
  • 1 tsp Salt to taste
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper to taste

Instructions: 

  • 1. Blend the chipotle peppers, cumin, oregano, garlic, beef broth, and apple cider vinegar until smooth.
  • 2. Place the beef chunks in a slow cooker and pour the blended mixture over the beef.
  • 3. Add the bay leaves, salt, and black pepper.
  • 4. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours, or until the beef is tender and easily shredded.
  • 5. Remove the bay leaves, shred the beef, and mix it with the sauce in the slow cooker.

Notes:

Serve with tortillas, rice, or your favorite sides.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 45gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 5mg

Keywords:

Keyword Barbacoa, Chipotle
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