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A beef Barbacoa burrito

Easy Slow Cooker Beef Barbacoa

A Chipotle Mexican Grill Copy Cat Beef Barbacoa that create an amazingly delicious burrito!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 5 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 981 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 lbs. beef brisket or beef chuck
  • 3-4 Chipotle Chili's in adobo
  • 1 1/4 cups beef broth
  • 4 tsp. minced garlic
  • 1 1/2 Tbs. cumin
  • 1 Tbs. dried oregano
  • 3/4 tsp. salt then more to taste
  • 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp. cup fresh lime juice
  • hot sauce if desired
  • Cilantro to garnish

Instructions
 

  • In your blender place the 3-4 Chipotle Chili, 1 1/4 cups beef broth, 4 tsp. minced garlic, 1 1/2 Tbs. cumin, 1 Tbs. dried oregano, 3/4 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper, 1/4 cup fresh lime juice. On medium speed blend all the ingredients together until semi-smooth.
  • Place beef in your slow cooker. Pour sauce over the top of the beef. Cover meat and cook on low for 8 hours.
  • Remove from slow cooker and shred with a fork, removing any extra fat.
  • Cover a baking sheet with foil and place shredded beef on top of foil. Drizzle with two large scoops of remaining sauce. Place in broiler for 3-4 minutes until beef is crispy and the tips are golden brown.
  • Sprinkle with cilantro and serve with flour tortillas, grated cheese, rice, beans, and any other topping you would like in your burrito.

Nutrition

Serving: 1burritoCalories: 981kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 87gFat: 61gSaturated Fat: 23gPolyunsaturated Fat: 28gCholesterol: 300mgSodium: 1478mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g
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