This Mexican style shredded beef is slow cooked with seasonings and is perfect for serving as a main course, or using as a filling in tacos, burritos, enchiladas, nachos and more.
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time6 hourshrs
Total Time6 hourshrs10 minutesmins
Servings: 6servings
Calories: 462kcal
Ingredients
3poundbeef chuck roast
1onionchopped
1can chipotle peppers in adobo sauce(7 ounce can) seeds removed
1jalapeno pepperwhole (Optional)
⅓cupapple cideror apple juice
2limesjuice of
2bay leaves
Barbacoa Seasoning
1tablespooncumin
3teaspoonsdried oregano
1teaspoonground black pepper
2teaspoonsgarlic powder
1teaspoonsalt
Instructions
Combine all ingredients for Barbacoa seasoning
Add the onion, chipotle peppers and sauce from the can (remove the seeds and ribs from the peppers for a milder flavor,) jalapeno pepper, apple juice, lime juice, and bay leaves to the bottom of the crock pot.
Cut the chuck roast in 6-8 chunks and season on all sides with the barbacoa seasoning. Place on top of onion mixture in the crock pot.
Cook on low for 6-8 hours.
Once done, remove the meat, jalapeno, and bay leaves.Shred the beef, discarding any extra fat.
Use a hand blender to blend the remaining juices, onions, and pepper in the pot until smooth.
Add the shredded beef back to the sauce, or save the sauce to spoon over the meat when served, based on your personal preference.