{"id":"62292d4e-3cc3-4855-a098-1d350bd6d5b3","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/62292d4e-3cc3-4855-a098-1d350bd6d5b3","source_url":"https://www.gimmesomeoven.com/barbacoa-recipe/","title":"Barbacoa","description":"This barbacoa recipe is simple to make in your slow cooker, and makes the most tender, flavorful, delicious barbacoa beef.","prep_time":"PT10M","cook_time":"PT250M","total_time":"PT260M","image_url":"https://www.gimmesomeoven.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Barbacoa-81.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"3 pounds beef chuck roast (fat trimmed) (cut into 2-inch chunks)","item":"beef chuck roast (fat trimmed)","quantity":3,"unit":"lb","preparation":"cut into 2-inch chunks"},{"text":"4 cloves garlic (minced)","item":"garlic","quantity":4,"unit":"clove","preparation":"minced"},{"text":"2 chipotles in adobo sauce (chopped)","item":"chipotles in adobo sauce","quantity":2,"preparation":"chopped"},{"text":"1 (4-ounce) can diced green chiles","item":"(4-ounce) can diced green chiles","quantity":1},{"text":"1 small white onion (finely chopped)","item":"small white onion","quantity":1,"preparation":"finely chopped"},{"text":"1/4 cup fresh lime juice","item":"fresh lime juice","quantity":0.25,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar","item":"apple cider vinegar","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"3 bay leaves","item":"bay leaves","quantity":3},{"text":"1 tablespoon ground cumin","item":"ground cumin","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 tablespoon dried Mexican oregano (or standard dried oregano)","item":"dried Mexican oregano","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"or standard dried oregano"},{"text":"2 teaspoons fine sea salt","item":"fine sea salt","quantity":2,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper","item":"freshly-ground black pepper","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1/4 teaspoon ground cloves","item":"ground cloves","quantity":0.25,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1/2 cup beef stock or water","item":"beef stock or water","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Slow cook. Combine all ingredients in the bowl of a slow cooker. Toss gently to combine. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours, or until the beef is tender and falls apart easily when shredded with a fork."},{"number":2,"text":"Shred and toss. Using two forks, shred the beef into bite-sized pieces inside of the slow cooker. Toss the beef with the juices, then cover and let the barbacoa beef soak up the juices for an extra 10 minutes. Remove the bay leaves."},{"number":3,"text":"Serve. Use a pair of tongs or a slotted spoon to serve the barbacoa beef and enjoy!"}],"date_published":"2026-10-29T23:50:46.791618+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-29T23:50:46.791618+00:00"}