Go Back
Mareca

Slow Cooker Barbacoa Beef Tacos You Must Try Today!

Delicious and tender slow-cooked barbacoa beef served in tortillas, perfect for tacos.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ½ pounds beef chuck roast trimmed and cut into large chunks
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper adjust for spice preference
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup lime juice about 2 limes
  • 1/2 cup beef broth
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 8 small corn or flour tortillas
  • Fresh cilantro chopped (for garnish)
  • Diced onions for garnish
  • Lime wedges for serving

Method
 

  1. Season the beef chunks with salt, black pepper, cumin, oregano, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper. Rub the spices into the meat thoroughly.
  2. Place the seasoned beef in the slow cooker. Add the apple cider vinegar, lime juice, beef broth, and bay leaves.
  3. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours, until the beef is tender and easily shredded.
  4. Once cooked, remove the beef from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Discard the bay leaves.
  5. Return the shredded beef to the slow cooker and stir to combine with the juices. Let it sit for an additional 10-15 minutes to absorb the flavors.
  6. Warm the tortillas in a skillet or microwave. Serve the shredded barbacoa beef in tortillas, topped with fresh cilantro, diced onions, and lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g

Notes

  • For a spicier kick, add chopped jalapeños to the beef mixture before cooking.
  • For a lighter option, serve the barbacoa beef over a salad instead of in tortillas.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!