Weekly Update plus Slow Cooker Beef Barbacoa…better than Chipotle!
Snowball fights are at a all-time high, gold is hot for investors, Sarah Palin has officially endorsed Trump, most kids on the east coast aren’t going to school on Monday, or any other day this week… OHHH… and the Broncos and Panthers will be duking it out for Super Bowl 50!
Not sure why I felt the need to give you the weekly news update but my degree was in Broadcast Journalism, so, there is that. IDK.
Not sure you all caught it, but the game between the New England Patriots and Broncos ended poorly for us. This is bad news for those of us that live in the NE area, and especially Boston. Businesses may shut down randomly tomorrow to mourn the loss. I’m not even kidding – this place is crazy about their sports teams. This is my reality.
We moved here about 7 years ago, so in all actuality we’re not even “from here” but let me just tell you when part of the family loses, we all lose. B likes to joke that getting your driver’s license in the state of MA includes an oath to be a die-hard Red Sox, Celtics, Bruins and Patriots fan.
Lucky for them we moved here from Virginia, which has almost no sports teams to follow so we’re totally OK with that (sorry to the 5 Redskins fans we know).
And the other exception would be our immediate family who live in Seattle – go Seahawks!! Wait…I mean for next year. For the record you guys were totally robbed.
What does this all mean…well, not much…the snow will melt, more people will invest in gold, Trump will continue to campaign, the Super Bowl will take place as scheduled and we’ll all watch a decent game and eat some really decadent food.
Yayyyy!! So excited about the food!
There’s so much food to talk about and so little time.⏰
Let’s jump right in: Slow Cooker Beef Barbacoa – it is life changing. I’ve only ever had it at Chipotle and it was a bit spicy and yet still amazing!
This Barbacoa consists of a good cut of beef – aka a roast…shoulder, rump, top, bottom round, I’ve even used a chuck roast. You plaster it in a mixture of smoked chipotles in adobo, beef stock, beer, tomato paste, brown sugar, fresh garlic and cilantro and Mexican spices. Let it get happy in the crock pot for 8 hours on low and you’ve got yourself the foundation for the best party meal of all time! Seriously.
Your friends won’t remember who was playing in the big game but they will talk about your Beef Barbacoa for years to come!
You could have a soft taco bar – let people make their own, and load up on all the fixin’s alongside some queso fundido. Or you could offer mouthwatering Mexican Pizzas or rice bowls – buffet style…whatever your heart desires.
And for those of you that are low-carbing it or on Paleo – just enjoy some good ol’ fashion meat, with a side of more meat! That’s what I’m talkin’ about baby!
This Slow Cooker Beef Barbacoa is so delectable and perfect for any night of the week OR your Super Bowl game day meal. The only thing that could make it any better would be the addition of some Homemade “Refried” Beans… recipe here. Mmm, so good.
The meat is fall-apart tender and the sauce is smoky, slightly spicy and sooo flavorful.
It’s a great alternative to ground beef tacos or even pulled pork carnitas. I just can’t get enough of this Beef Barbacoa and I know you’re gonna love it as much as I do!! Happy Eating!
Slow Cooker Beef Barbacoa with chipotles in smoked adobo, beef stock, beer, tomato paste, brown sugar, garlic, cilantro, & spices. Fall-apart tender! Be careful handling the chipotles in Adobe Sauce - they can stain dishtowels, cutting boards, clothing etc, very easily. You can substitute beef stock or water for the beer if desired. Remember, the more flavor you put it, the more flavor you'll get out. This nutrition card uses an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. This estimate is not a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice!Slow Cooker Beef Barbacoa
Ingredients
Instructions
Notes
Nutrition Information
Yield
10
Serving Size
6 ounces
Amount Per Serving
Calories 350Total Fat 30gSaturated Fat 11gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 15gCholesterol 163mgSodium 649mgCarbohydrates 6gFiber 1gSugar 3gProtein 35g
Leslie says
Loved the flavor combination- this recipe was a big hit in our house! I used a chuck roast and it didn’t come out as tender as I would have liked. Will try a different cot of beef next time.
Bryan says
Hi Leslie, glad you liked the flavors. I think we’ve had best success with a top round or bottom round so maybe try one of those cuts next time. Let us know how it goes… and thank you for your comments! 🙂 – H&B
Ramon says
This might be the best thing I’ve ever made in my crock pot. I only had 1/4 cup of dried cilantro, so I threw that in, and during the day I went and got 4 oz of cilantro paste. I mixed it into the shredded beef before adding the liquid and it came out perfect.
Grace says
My mom made this recipe and it was INCREDIBLE. She directed me here to make it myself and I’m really excited to try! One question (maybe a silly question…but) is apple cider vinegar the same as cider vinegar??
holly says
Hi Grace! I’m so glad your mom enjoyed the Beef Barbacoa recipe! It is one of my favorites for sure. The apple cider vinegar and cider vinegar are essentially the same thing. I hope you enjoy the recipe!
Miranda says
Do you think it would be ok if I cooked it for 4 hrs on high instead?
holly says
Hi Miranda, it really depends on what cut of beef you use and how hot your slow cooker gets. It could make your meat really hard and tough. I would probably only cook a chuck roast on high for 4-5 hours. I’m not sure the other cuts have enough fat in them. Good luck!
Nancy says
I love slow cooker recipes!
Kat says
Where can I find chipotle peppers in Adobe sauce please?
holly says
Hi Kat, most grocery stores have an International food isle with areas for different types of cuisine. The chipotle peppers in adobo sauce will be in the Mexican food area in a smallish size can. If you can’t find them ask customer service if they carry them and where they are located. Hope this helps!
Gabriela says
This is a very, very tasty barbacoa. I am making it tomorrow again and just adding some avocado and Hoja santa leaves to give it a extra flavor. Thanks for the recipe!
holly says
Hi Gabriela! I’m so glad you like the recipe! I must say Hoja Santa leaves would be a wonderful addition to this recipe – great idea!! You must live in the south if you have access to them. I would love to grow them in my garden but Boston temperatures won’t allow it. Thanks for sharing and stopping by!
katie haydock says
This looks amazing!!! And your photos are gorgeous x
holly says
Thanks Katie – You’re very kind! It is truly mouthwatering!