Nutrition Facts for Chipotle barbacoa chuck roast
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Chipotle Barbacoa Chuck Roast

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Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Transform your dinner table with the bold and smoky flavors of this Chipotle Barbacoa Chuck Roast, a perfect slow-cooked masterpiece for taco nights or hearty weeknight meals. Featuring a tender 3-pound beef chuck roast infused with a rich blend of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, garlic, and warm spices like cumin, oregano, and cloves, this recipe delivers dynamic flavor in every bite. Cooked low and slow for eight hours, the meat becomes irresistibly juicy and falls apart effortlessly, coated in a luscious, tangy-sweet sauce made with apple cider vinegar and beef broth. Easy to prepare in a slow cooker, this dish pairs beautifully with soft tortillas, rice, or as the ultimate burrito filling. Perfect for meal prep or gatherings, this barbacoa recipe is sure to become a savory household favorite!

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Recipe Information

⏱️
Prep Time
20 min
🔥
Cook Time
N/A
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Total Time
20 min
👥
Servings
6 servings
📊
Difficulty
Medium

🥘 Ingredients

12 items
  • 3 pounds Beef chuck roast
  • 2 tablespoons Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
  • 1 cup Beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
  • 4 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 teaspoons Ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
  • 0.25 teaspoon Ground cloves
  • 2 teaspoons Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 2 Bay leaves
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
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Pro Tip: Read through all ingredients before starting to cook!

📝 Instructions

8 steps
1

In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.

2

Season the beef chuck roast on all sides with 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper.

3

Sear the chuck roast for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from the skillet and place in a slow cooker.

4

In a blender or food processor, combine chipotle peppers, beef broth, apple cider vinegar, garlic, cumin, oregano, ground cloves, remaining salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth.

5

Pour the blended sauce over the seared chuck roast in the slow cooker.

6

Add the bay leaves to the slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until the roast is tender and easily falls apart.

7

Once cooked, remove the bay leaves. Use two forks to shred the beef directly in the slow cooker, mixing it with the sauce.

8

Serve the Chipotle Barbacoa hot with tortillas, rice, or as a filling for burritos and tacos.

Cooking Tip: Take your time with each step for the best results!
623
cal
41.8g
protein
2.3g
carbs
50.4g
fat

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (288.1g)
Calories
623
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 50.4 g 65%
Saturated Fat 18.7 g 94%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.9 g
Cholesterol 159 mg 53%
Sodium 969 mg 42%
Total Carbohydrate 2.3 g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0.6 g 2%
Total Sugars 0.3 g
Protein 41.8 g 84%
Vitamin D 0.0 mcg 0%
Calcium 42 mg 3%
Iron 6.6 mg 37%
Potassium 693 mg 15%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

1.5%%
26.6%%
71.9%%
Fat: 2715 cal (71.9%%)
Protein: 1002 cal (26.6%%)
Carbs: 57 cal (1.5%%)