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Slow Cooker Barbacoa Beef Tacos on a plate
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Slow Cooker Barbacoa Beef Recipe

If you’re craving bold, authentic Mexican flavor with little hands-on work, this slow cooker barbacoa beef recipe is exactly what you need.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time8 hours
Total Time8 hours 5 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: beef, Crockpot, Mexican, Slow cooker
Servings: 8
Calories: 367kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 4 lbs beef brisket
  • 4 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoons sea salt
  • 2 teaspoons black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 1 ½ teaspoons Mexican oregano
  • 1 canned chipotle pepper more if you like it spicy
  • 1 tablespoon adobo sauce from canned chipotle peppers
  • 1 cup beef broth

For after cooking, optional toppings

  • Chopped cilantro
  • Street taco shells
  • Salsa
  • Finely sliced red onion

Instructions

  • Place the meat in a slow cooker. Add remaining ingredients, stir to combine.
  • Cover and cook on low for 8 hours. After cooking, shred the meat.
    Slow Cooker Barbacoa Beef in slow cooker
  • Serve in your favorite tacos, tortillas, over rice or on a salad.
    Slow Cooker Barbacoa Beef tacos on a plate

Nutrition

Calories: 367kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 48g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 141mg | Sodium: 969mg | Potassium: 795mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 21IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 5mg