CHIPOTLE BARBACOA

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This is as close to a certain big chain's barbacoa meat I have ever made! It is full of intense flavors such as garlic, cayenne, and sweet, smoky chipotle. Make sure you scale down the cayenne and serrano if you can't handle heat because this recipe is packin' lots of it! Serve on corn or flour tortillas garnished with cilantro and topped with lime cilantro rice (from this website), black beans, pico de gallo, guacamole, cheese, lettuce, and sour cream.

Provided by Dani_Dizzle

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 6h26m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 (2 pound) beef chuck roast, trimmed and cut into 4 to 6 pieces
⅓ cup apple cider
4 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
3 tablespoons lime juice
4 cloves garlic, peeled, or more to taste
4 teaspoons cumin
1 serrano chile pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon ground cayenne pepper, or more to taste
2 ½ teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup chicken broth
1 small onion, finely chopped
3 bay leaves

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over low heat, gradually increasing heat to medium-high. Add beef chuck pieces; cook until browned, about 10 seconds per side. Transfer beef to a slow cooker.
  • Combine apple cider, chipotle peppers, lime juice, garlic, cumin, serrano pepper, cayenne pepper, oregano, black pepper, garlic powder, salt, and ground cloves in a blender or food processor; blend until smooth. Pour over beef in the slow cooker.
  • Stir chicken broth, onion, and bay leaves into the slow cooker.
  • Cook on Low until beef is fork-tender, 6 to 8 hours. Shred beef using 2 forks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 243.7 calories, Carbohydrate 7.3 g, Cholesterol 71 mg, Fat 14.1 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 21.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 448.9 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

Ernesto Cortes
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I love this recipe! The barbacoa is always so tender and juicy, and the chipotle sauce is the perfect balance of smoky and spicy. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Mexican food.


quiana brown
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The chipotle barbacoa was a hit at my party! Everyone raved about how tender and flavorful it was. I'll definitely be making this recipe again for future gatherings.


Wayne Richardson
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Easy to follow recipe, and the barbacoa was delicious! I served it with rice and beans, and everyone loved it.


Hasan Balal
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The barbacoa turned out great! The only thing I would change is to add a bit more salt to the marinade. Other than that, it was perfect.


Olorunwa Idris
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This chipotle barbacoa recipe is a game-changer! The meat was so tender and flavorful, and the chipotle sauce added just the right amount of heat. My family devoured it. Will definitely be making this again and again.