• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
  • Home
  • About
  • Recipes
  • Travel
  • More
    • Family
    • Home Tour
    • Parties
    • DIY
  • Subscribe

Seeded At The Table

Sharing joy through food, community and travel.

July 30, 2015

Slow Cooker Beef Barbacoa (For Tacos or Burrito Bowls)

Jump to Recipe Print Recipe

Just like Chipotle! This Slow Cooker Beef Barbacoa is slowly cooked to a tender state creating a perfect shredded meat for your tacos or burrito bowls.

Slow Cooker Beef Barbacoa - Just like Chipotle!  Slowly cooked, tender and flavorful shredded beef for tacos or burrito bowls. We love us some Chipotle.  Unfortunately, there is not ONE in the entire state of Mississippi.  We had locations nearby during our six years in Chicago and the two years we spent in Southern California — we took it for granted.  Now that we have none, I have to resort to making my own at home.

If you love shredded beef tacos or burritos, you will absolutely love this.  Tender flavorful meat is the result of this slow cooker recipe.  We’ve done tacos, we’ve done burrito bowls.  Each time, though, I find myself picking at the meat solo because I love its taste alone.

Slow Cooker Beef Barbacoa - Just like Chipotle!  Slowly cooked, tender and flavorful shredded beef for tacos or burrito bowls. Chipotle holds a special place in my heart because Ben introduced it to me for the first time in Baltimore before we were even dating.  I should’ve known at that moment he had great taste!  😉

Slow Cooker Beef Barbacoa - Just like Chipotle! Slowly cooked, tender and flavorful shredded beef for tacos or burrito bowls.
Print
Slow Cooker Beef Barbacoa
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
8 hrs
Total Time
8 hrs 10 mins
 
Just like Chipotle! This Slow Cooker Beef Barbacoa is slowly cooked to a tender state creating a perfect shredded meat for your tacos or burrito bowls.
Servings: 10 -12 servings
Ingredients
  • 1 large onion , peeled and chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves , pressed
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 2 tablespoons ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon oregano
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 pounds chuck roast
  • 3/4 cup beef broth
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 3 bay leaves
Instructions
  1. Place the chopped onions on the bottom of a slow cooker bowl. In a small bowl, combine the garlic, ground cloves, cumin, oregano, salt and pepper. Rub the spice mixture over the surface of the meat. Place the meat on top of the onions in the slow cooker (make sure to dump in all of the spice mixture that may have fallen off the meat).
  2. Pour the broth, lime juice and apple cider vinegar into the slow cooker bowl. Add the bay leaves. Cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 4-6 hours. When done, transfer the meat to a large platter and shred, discarding fatty pieces. Discard the bay leaves. Add the shredded beef back into the slow cooker and toss with the liquid and onions. Serve warm in tacos or burrito bowls or any Mexican feast!

 

Related Posts

  • 30-Minute Cheesy Nacho Beef Skillet30-Minute Cheesy Nacho Beef Skillet
  • Chipotle Shredded Pork EnchiladasChipotle Shredded Pork Enchiladas
  • Beef Brisket with BBQ SauceBeef Brisket with BBQ Sauce
  • Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled PorkSlow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork

Filed Under: Beef & Pork, Family Favorites, Slow Cooker

Previous Post: « Mixed Berry Shortcake with Yogurt Cream
Next Post: Renaissance Birmingham Ross Bridge Resort: Our Family Vacation Tradition #SummerAtTheCastle [Birmingham, AL] »

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Jamie | The Kitchenarium says

    July 30, 2015 at 9:09 AM

    We love making Chipotle-esque meals at home. This barbacoa looks amazing! Perfect for busy nights after school.

    Reply
  2. Lise says

    July 31, 2015 at 1:18 PM

    Can’t wait to try this next week!! yay! Thanks, Nikki.

    Reply
    • Nikki Gladd says

      August 3, 2015 at 8:11 AM

      I think you’ll love it, Lise!

      Reply
      • Lise says

        January 8, 2016 at 11:26 AM

        This recipe is fantastic! I made it again last night and I felt like I was eating at a restaurant–at my own table!
        Thanks again!

        Reply
        • Nikki Gladd says

          January 8, 2016 at 4:02 PM

          That’s awesome, Lise! Thank you for letting me know! 🙂

          Reply
  3. Emma loves a Good Crumbed Fish Recipe! says

    August 4, 2015 at 2:46 AM

    I’m soooo into my Slow Cooker at the moment and have made some rippers lately. This beef dish looks delicious. I have pinned it to remind me to make it when we get home from the hols. Thanks for sharing!!

    Reply
    • Nikki Gladd says

      August 27, 2015 at 10:03 AM

      Thanks, Emma! Hope you liked it! I’m totally into my slow cooker, too! 🙂

      Reply
  4. Ashley | the Pike Place Kitchen says

    August 6, 2015 at 7:38 AM

    this looks AWESOME. I love chipotle so i’ll have to try this ASAP – as a healthier (? I assume because it’s homemade hahahah) alternative that won’t kill my wallet 😉

    Reply
    • Nikki Gladd says

      August 27, 2015 at 10:02 AM

      Ha! Yes, homemade = healthier, always, right? 😉 Definitely like not having to spend the cash on it, too.

      Reply
  5. Megan {Country Cleaver} says

    August 10, 2015 at 9:23 PM

    This is to die for!! And don’t get me wrong, I love me some “Chipoodle” as much as the next girl, but I can’t afford to binge too often, I’d much rather make this beauty at home!!

    Reply
    • Nikki Gladd says

      August 27, 2015 at 10:02 AM

      “Chipoodle”… hehehehe! Xoxo!

      Reply
  6. Sue gladd says

    September 2, 2015 at 8:56 PM

    My all time favorite !

    Reply
  7. Julie says

    October 26, 2015 at 2:00 PM

    Marvelous recipe! I wasn’t sure about the cloves, but it totally worked. My husband loved it last night, and he just texted to tell me how good it was for lunch today!
    Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • Nikki Gladd says

      October 27, 2015 at 9:14 AM

      Thanks, Julie! I’m glad he’s already enjoying the leftovers, too! 🙂

      Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published.

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Primary Sidebar

Seeded PinterestSeeded TwitterSeeded FacebookSeeded InstagramSeeded RSS

WELCOME


We’re the Gladd family!
Gather around as we experience joy and community at the table!Read More

Featured Recipes

Easy Baked Chicken Egg Rolls
Slow Cooker Lemon Poppy Seed Cake by SeededAtTheTable.com
Chessmen Cookies Banana Pudding
Peanut Butter and Bacon Burgers with Peach Chutney
This Fresh Salsa and Cream Cheese Pizza is a perfect lunch or party appetizer. Freshly made salsa is sprinkled over top a layer of garlic-infused cream cheese with a crust made from refrigerated crescent dough.

Subscribe via Email

Categories

Footer

Most Popular Posts

LEGO Room and LEGO Desk - A step by step on how to design a LEGO room in your house with a LEGO desk.
Seven Layer Dip Recipe - The easiest and quickest Mexican dip recipe with layers of refried beans, guacamole, taco seasoned sour cream and more!
Chocolate Oreo Peanut Butter Dream Dessert by @SeededTable
Cheesy garlic biscuits crusted over my favorite homemade chicken pot pie.
Corn Casserole is one of the easiest side dishes you can serve during the holidays. Serve with or without cheese mixed in, either way this corn casserole recipe does not disappoint!
Home • About • Privacy Policy • Contact

COPYRIGHT© 2017 · SEEDED AT THE TABLE