Chipotle Beef Barbacoa Recipe The Best

COPYCAT CHIPOTLE BARBACOA BEEF

Steps:

• Season the beef with salt and pepper. Heat a cast iron skillet on medium-high heat with a splash of olive oil and sear the beef for 3-4 minutes on each side.
• Place the beef in the slow cooker with the chipotle peppers, diced green chiles, diced onion, white wine vinegar, lime juice, cumin, chili powder, ground cloves, dried oregano, chicken broth, bay leaves, and smashed garlic cloves. Cook on low for 7-8 hours until the beef falls apart.
• When ready, transfer the beef to a serving bowl and shred the beef with two forks.

CHIPOTLE BEEF BARBACOA RECIPE

Steps:

• Cut the beef into 3-inch pieces. Season with salt and pepper. Brown the meat on all four sides in cooking oil on the stovetop. Remove meat.
• Add the onions to the pot. Cook for 3-4 minutes. Add the garlic, cumin and oregano. Stir and cook for one minute.
• Add the chipotle peppers, beef broth, vinegar, lime juice and cilantro. Stir well to combine.
• Return the meat to the pan. Cover and cook over low heat for 6 hours. Meat is done when it can easily be shredded with a fork. Remove it from the pot and shred it, then combine it with as much of the sauce as you prefer.
• Serve in tacos, burritos, or any other dish you like.

CHIPOTLE BEEF BARBACOA RECIPE (THE BEST!)

Steps:

• Combine the broth, chipotle chiles in adobo sauce, garlic, apple cider vinegar, lime juice, dried oregano, cumin, sea salt, black pepper, and ground cloves in a blender (everything except the beef and bay leaves). Puree until smooth.
• Place the beef chunks in the slow cooker. Pour the pureed mixture from the blender on top. Add the (whole) bay leaves.
• Cook for 4-6 hours on high or 8-10 hours on low, until the beef is fall-apart tender.
• Remove the bay leaves. Shred the meat using two forks and stir into the juices. Cover and rest for 5-10 minutes to allow the beef to absorb even more flavor. Use a slotted spoon to serve.

CHIPOTLE BARBACOA

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.