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Amazing Slow Cooker Beef Barbacoa Tacos

Slow Cooker Beef Barbacoa Tacos
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Create delicious Slow Cooker Beef Barbacoa Tacos with tender, flavorful shredded beef. This recipe is easy to follow and perfect for a weeknight meal or entertaining.

Ingredients

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  • 3 pounds beef chuck roast, trimmed
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon adobo sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 12-16 taco shells or tortillas
  • Optional toppings: chopped onion, cilantro, salsa, sour cream, avocado

Instructions

  1. Place the beef chuck roast in your slow cooker.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the beef broth, apple cider vinegar, lime juice, chopped chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, oregano, cumin, salt, pepper, and cloves.
  3. Pour the liquid mixture over the beef in the slow cooker.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 4-5 hours, until the beef is fork-tender.
  5. Remove the beef from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks.
  6. Return the shredded beef to the slow cooker and stir it into the cooking liquid.
  7. Warm the taco shells or tortillas according to package directions.
  8. Fill the taco shells or tortillas with the shredded beef barbacoa.
  9. Add your favorite toppings and enjoy!

Notes

  • For a spicier barbacoa, add more chipotle peppers or adobo sauce.
  • If you don’t have chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, you can use 1-2 canned chipotle peppers, finely minced, and 1 teaspoon of the sauce.
  • You can prepare the beef barbacoa ahead of time and refrigerate it for up to 3 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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