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Chipotle Barbacoa

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Chipotle Barbacoa is a bold, smoky shredded beef dish slow-cooked in a rich blend of chipotle peppers, spices, and savory sauce. Tender and deeply flavorful, it’s perfect for tacos, burritos, rice bowls, and meal prep.

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs beef chuck roast
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
  • 2 tbsp adobo sauce
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1 tbsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 2 bay leaves

Instructions

  1. Season the beef chuck roast generously with salt and black pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the beef on all sides until deeply browned. Transfer to slow cooker.
  3. In a blender, combine onion, garlic, chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, beef broth, apple cider vinegar, lime juice, cumin, oregano, paprika, and ground cloves. Blend until smooth.
  4. Pour the blended sauce over the beef in the slow cooker. Add bay leaves.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 8–9 hours or on high for 4–5 hours until beef is very tender and shreds easily.
  6. Remove bay leaves. Shred the beef directly in the slow cooker and mix with the sauce.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed before serving.

Notes

  • Adjust the number of chipotle peppers to control spice level.
  • For extra brightness, add a splash of orange juice.
  • Pressure cook on high for about 60 minutes with natural release for a quicker method.
  • Store leftovers in sauce to keep beef moist.
  • Freeze for up to 3 months in airtight containers.

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