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BEEF BARBACOA TACOS EVERYONE WILL ASK FOR AGAIN ❤️

BEEF BARBACOA TACOS

These Beef Barbacoa Tacos are tender, flavorful, and perfect for any taco night! Slow-cooked to perfection, they are sure to impress your family and friends.

  • Total Time: 495 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale

2 lbs beef chuck roast

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 onion, chopped

4 cloves garlic, minced

1/4 cup lime juice

1/4 cup apple cider vinegar

2 tablespoons chili powder

1 tablespoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon black pepper

1 cup beef broth

8 corn tortillas

Fresh cilantro, for garnish

Lime wedges, for serving

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

2. Sear the beef chuck roast on all sides until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

3. Remove the beef and place it in a slow cooker.

4. In the same skillet, sauté onion and garlic until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

5. Add the lime juice, apple cider vinegar, chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper to the skillet; mix well.

6. Pour the mixture over the beef in the slow cooker.

7. Add the beef broth and cover the slow cooker.

8. Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours until the beef is tender.

9. Once cooked, shred the beef with two forks.

10. Warm the corn tortillas in a skillet or microwave.

11. Assemble the tacos with shredded beef, garnish with cilantro, and serve with lime wedges.

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the beef overnight with the spices.

Serve with your favorite taco toppings like avocado, salsa, or cheese.

  • Author: Astrid
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 480 minutes
  • Category: Chicken Dinners & Wings 🍗
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 taco
  • Calories: 250 kcal
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 500mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: beef, barbacoa, tacos, slow cooker