SLOW-COOKER BARBACOA

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This is a Northern Mexican recipe that is adapted from a recipe by Rick Bayless. This uses a chuck roast and is made in the crock pot. My DBF asks me to make this again and again. Serve it with rice, sour cream, beans, and warmed tortillas.

Provided by cookiedog

Categories     Stew

Time 7h30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 garlic cloves, unpeeled
1/4-1/3 cup ground dried ancho chile powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
3 tablespoons vinegar (cider vinegar is common in Mexico)
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup water for marinade (plus more for the slow cooker)
3 lbs bone-in chuck roast
1/2 cup finely chopped white onion, for garnish
1/2 cup chopped cilantro, for garnish
1 lime, cut into 6 wedges for serving

Steps:

  • Cut a slit in the side of each garlic clove. Place them in a microwaveable bowl, cover with plastic wrap, poke holes in the top and microwave for 30 seconds on high. Cool until handleable, then slip off the papery husks.
  • One by one, drop the garlic cloves into a running food processor, letting each get thoroughly chopped before adding the next. Add the chile powder, cumin, black pepper, vinegar, salt and water and pulse to blend.
  • Place the meat in a large crock pot. Scrape the marinade onto the meat, then spread it sloppily over the top and sides. Pour enough water into the slow-cooker to cover the lower 1/2 inch of roast. Cover and slow cook on high for 6 hours or until meat is tender. Carefully remove meat with a slotted spoon onto a large plate, pulling away the bones.
  • Degrease the cooking broth and boil it down in a saucepan to concentrate the flavors. Ladle it over the meat and garnish with the onions and cilantro.

Mxolisi Nxumalo
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This barbacoa is the best I've ever had. I'll definitely be making it again and again.


Mahamuda Islam
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Mexican food.


Mithun Ray
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This barbacoa is a little bit spicy, but it's still really good.


Augustina Enchill
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I've never had barbacoa before, but this recipe was a great introduction. It was delicious!


Eliabey Vargas
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This barbacoa is amazing! I love the flavor and the meat is so tender.


Hassan Syed
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So good! I made this for a party and everyone raved about it.


Sione Tuiano
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again.


Tanka Shrestha
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I made this barbacoa for my family and they all loved it! The meat was so tender and the sauce was perfect.


Shishir Salman
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This barbacoa is a bit spicy for my taste, but it's still really good. I would recommend using less chili powder if you don't like spicy food.


Mark Grayson
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the barbacoa is always delicious. I usually serve it with rice and beans, but it's also great on tacos or burritos.


MD Edy
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This was my first time making barbacoa and it turned out amazing! The slow cooker made it so easy and the results were incredible.


Mohammed Rahim Ibn
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a winner. The meat is so juicy and tender, and the sauce is packed with flavor.


Mokgotle Asnath
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This barbacoa is fall-apart tender and incredibly flavorful. I made it for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.