Slow Cooker Beef Barbacoa Tacos: 3 Amazing Tips
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Learn how to make tender and flavorful Slow Cooker Beef Barbacoa Tacos. This recipe is perfect for a delicious and easy family meal.
- Author: Maya Hayes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
- Diet: Gluten Free
- 3 pounds beef chuck roast
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Corn or flour tortillas
- Optional toppings: chopped cilantro, diced onion, salsa, sour cream, avocado
- Pat the beef chuck roast dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the beef on all sides until browned.
- Place the seared beef in your slow cooker.
- Add chopped onion, minced garlic, and diced green chilies to the slow cooker.
- In a bowl, whisk together beef broth, apple cider vinegar, chili powder, cumin, oregano, and smoked paprika.
- Pour the liquid mixture over the beef in the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours, until the beef is tender and shreds easily.
- Remove the beef from the slow cooker and shred it with two forks.
- Return the shredded beef to the slow cooker and stir to coat with the cooking liquid.
- Warm tortillas according to package directions.
- Fill tortillas with the barbacoa beef and your favorite toppings.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add a chipotle pepper in adobo sauce to the slow cooker.
- Adjust the spice level by adding more or less chili powder and green chilies.
- Leftover barbacoa beef can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco (approx. 1/4 lb beef)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg