Flavorful Homemade Barbacoa
Homemade Barbacoa is tender, slow cooked beef simmered in a tangy, spiced marinade until it shreds easily, making it perfect for tacos, bowls, or family style meals.
Ingredients
- 3 lb beef chuck roast or beef cheeks
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- ¼ cup lime juice
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1½ teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 cup beef broth
Instructions
- Cut beef into 3–4 inch chunks and place directly into the slow cooker or Dutch oven.
- Whisk garlic, vinegar, lime juice, oil, cumin, oregano, salt, pepper, cloves, smoked paprika, and chili powder.
- Pour marinade over beef and toss until fully coated.
- Add bay leaves and beef broth, letting liquid come partway up the meat.
- Cook on LOW for 6–8 hours or HIGH for 4–5 hours until fork tender.
- Discard bay leaves and shred beef with two forks.
- Stir shredded beef back into the juices and let it absorb flavor.
- Serve hot as desired.