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Crock Pot chipotle beef barbacoa inside of a bowl with a stack of tortillas on a plate behind it

Crock Pot Chipotle Beef Barbacoa

  • Author:Krista
  • prep_time Prep Time:15 minutes
  • cook_time Cook Time:5 hours
  • total_time Total Time:5 hours 15 minutes
  • yield Yield:51x
  • category Category:Dinner
  • method Method:Crock Pot
  • cuisine Cuisine:Mexican

Description

Hearty beef brisket is cooked low and slow with spicy chipotle peppers, zesty lime juice, fresh garlic and more – it’sCrock Pot Beef Barbacoa! This classic Mexican-style recipe makes the most mouthwatering shredded meat for your tacos, nachos and enchiladas.

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Ingredients

  • 4chipotle peppers (from a can of chipotle peppers in adobe sauce)
  • 2 tablespoonof adobo sauce from chipotle pepper can
  • 1bunch cilantro, chopped
  • 1red onion, peeled and cut into large chunks
  • 1whole head of garlic, peeled and cloves smashed
  • 5dry bay leaves
  • 2 teaspoonground cloves
  • 1 teaspoonkosher salt
  • Juice of4limes
  • 1/2 cupcider vinegar
  • 5pounds beef brisket
  • 3 1/2 cupschicken stock

Instructions

  1. Lightly blend together chipotle peppers from a can of chipotle peppers in adobe sauce, adobe sauce, cilantro, red onion, garlic, ground clove, sea salt, lime juice, and cider vinegar.
  2. 将混合物在慢炖锅的底部。地方the brisket on top of this mixture.
  3. Add stock to cover the meat and place bay leaves on top. Use tongs to move the meat around gently to combine everything. Put the lid on.
  4. Cook on HIGH 5 -5.5 hours. Use two forks to shred.
  5. Place shredded beef in large bowl and ladle cooking liquid over the top a few scoops at a time. You want the meat to hold the liquid but not swim in it.

Notes

  • Makes 5 cups of shredded meat.
  • Recipe from TheKitchn.
  • To Store & Reheat:Place cooled beef into an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 5 days. Reheat on low in the Crock Pot or over a stove burner set to medium-low heat.
  • To Freeze:Place cooled barbacoa into a heavy-duty storage bag along with cooking liquid. Squeeze all air out of bag, seal it, then freeze beef for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge before reheating.

Keywords:crock pot brisket, barbacoa chipotle, beef brisket slow cooker