Barbacoa Beef (Slow Cooker)

This slow cooker barbacoa beef recipe is so easy to make and is the perfect filling for tacos, burritos, enchiladas and more!

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 4 hours

Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes

Servings 8

Ingredients

• 4 lbs chuck roast or brisket cut into large cubes
• 4 teaspoons minced garlic
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 teaspoons cumin
• 1 1/2 teaspoons oregano use Mexican oregano if possible
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 canned chipotle pepper
• 1 tablespoon adobo sauce from chipotle pepper can
• 1 cup beef broth
• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

Instructions

• Place the meat in a slow cooker. Add the garlic, salt, pepper, cumin, oregano, bay leaf, chipotle, adobo sauce and beef broth. Stir to combine.
• Cover and cook on HIGH for 4 hours or LOW for 6-8 hours. Shred the meat with two forks and remove bay leaf. Sprinkle with cilantro and serve.