If you’re looking for a delicious, healthy beef dish that’s perfect for meal prepping or a hearty family dinner, this slow cooker beef barbacoa is the ideal choice. It’s loaded with warming spices, tangy lime, and smoky chipotle peppers, giving it that authentic Mexican-inspired flavour. The best part? It’s cooked low and slow, so the beef becomes irresistibly tender.
Whether you’re serving it as a filling for lettuce wraps, with a side of cauliflower rice, or just on its own, this recipe ticks all the boxes for a flavour-packed and nutritious meal.
Ingredients:
- 1.5 kg beef brisket, cut into large chunks
- 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped
- 1 tbsp ground cumin
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- Juice of 2 limes
- 250 ml beef stock (make sure it’s low salt)
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- Fresh coriander, to garnish
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Beef
Trim any excess fat from the beef brisket and cut it into large, even chunks. Season the beef with salt and pepper on both sides.
2. Layer the Ingredients in the Slow Cooker
Place the beef chunks in the slow cooker. Add the chopped garlic, Chipotle peppers, cumin, oregano, lime juice, and beef stock. Stir gently to ensure everything is well mixed.
3. Slow Cook the Beef
Set your slow cooker to medium and cook the beef for 7-8 hours. The beef will be done when it’s so tender it easily pulls apart with a fork.
4. Shred the Beef
Once the beef is cooked, remove it from the slow cooker and place it on a chopping board. Using two forks, shred the beef until it’s all finely pulled apart. Return the shredded beef to the slow cooker to soak up the remaining juices for an additional 10-15 minutes.
How to Serve
There are so many ways to enjoy this beef barbacoa. For a low-carb option, serve it in large lettuce wraps or pair it with cauliflower rice. You can also add it to a salad with avocado, tomatoes, and a squeeze of lime.
For families, this dish can be served in wraps, over a bed of steamed vegetables, or even used as a topping for jacket potatoes. Garnish with fresh coriander for an extra burst of flavour!
Storage and Meal Prep Tips
This dish is perfect for meal prepping. Store any leftovers in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. When reheating, add a little extra beef stock to keep it moist.
Enjoy this flavour-packed beef barbacoa that’s free from processed ingredients and full of natural goodness. It’s a dish that’s sure to become a staple in your home!