Heart-Healthy Classic Mexican Barbacoa
Savor the rich flavors of Mexico with our Heart-Healthy Classic Mexican Barbacoa, a slow-cooked masterpiece made with lean beef chuck roast and a medley of bold, aromatic spices. This lighter twist on the traditional dish features heart-smart ingredients like low-sodium beef broth, olive oil spray, and a bright splash of lime juice and apple cider vinegar for a tangy kick. Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce lend a smoky heat, while a slow cooker does all the work to create fall-apart tender beef infused with oregano, cumin, and smoked paprika. With just 20 minutes of prep time and a long, hands-free cook, this barbacoa is perfect for tacos, burritos, or a nutritious salad topping. Packed with authentic taste and better-for-you ingredients, it's a wholesome way to enjoy the classic flavors of Mexican cuisine!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds lean beef chuck roast
- 1 container cooking olive oil spray
- 1 onion, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup beef broth, low sodium
- 0.25 cup apple cider vinegar
- 0.25 cup lime juice
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoons chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
Instructions
Spray a large skillet with cooking olive oil spray and heat over medium-high heat.
Rub the lean beef chuck roast with salt, ground black pepper, cumin, and smoked paprika.
Brown the beef on all sides in the hot skillet for about 6-8 minutes.
Transfer the browned beef to a slow cooker.
In the same skillet, add the diced onion and minced garlic. Sauté until the onions are translucent, about 4 minutes.
Add the sautéed onions and garlic to the slow cooker with the beef.
In a bowl, mix together the beef broth, apple cider vinegar, lime juice, and chipotle peppers in adobo sauce.
Pour the mixture over the beef in the slow cooker.
Add the dried oregano and bay leaves to the slow cooker.
Cover and cook on low for 7 hours or until the beef is tender and pulls apart easily.
Once cooked, remove the bay leaves and shred the beef using two forks.
Serve the barbacoa warm. It can be enjoyed in tacos, burritos, or alongside a fresh salad for a heart-healthy meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2432 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 167.0 g | 214% | |
| Saturated Fat | 64.0 g | 320% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 680 mg | 227% | |
| Sodium | 3117 mg | 136% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 29.3 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.5 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.9 g | ||
| Protein | 205.9 g | 412% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 223 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 28.0 mg | 156% | |
| Potassium | 3702 mg | 79% | |
*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.
