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Slow Cooker Beef Barbacoa

Make this Slow Cooker Beef Barbacoa for your next Taco Tuesday! It is packed with flavor and SO tender. Everyone will love this dish, and it makes the best leftovers. Cook this beef slow and low to get that amazing texture that falls apart and melts in your mouth.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time4 hours
Total Time4 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Author: Amy Rains

Ingredients

  • 2.5 lbs boneless beef roast shoulder or bottom round works well for this
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tbsp cumin
  • 2 tsp chipotle pepper powder
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1/2 tsp salt + more to taste
  • 1/2 cup beef broth
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 cup mexican beer
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

  • Mix together spices and salt into a small bowl. Add tomato paste, broth, and garlic. Mix well to create a paste. Rub the entire roast with rub and place inside the slow cooker.
  • In another bowl, mix together lime, beer, and cilantro. Pour on top of the roast and cook for 4-6 hours on low heat.
  • Beef should be tender and easily torn apart.
  • Serve hot with your favorite taco fix ins.

Notes

To make this recipe GF, use a wheat free beer. Mexican Beer is not necessary.