Low Fat Beef Barbacoa
Indulge in bold flavors without the guilt with this Low Fat Beef Barbacoa recipe! Crafted using lean beef brisket or flank steak, this slow-cooked masterpiece boasts smoky notes from chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, a zing of lime juice, and aromatic spices like cumin and oregano. Marinated overnight and simmered to tender perfection, this healthier take on classic beef barbacoa is low in fat but high in taste. Serve it shredded atop soft tortillas, tucked into burrito bowls, or layered on crisp salads for a versatile meal bursting with Tex-Mex flair. Perfect for meal prep or feeding a crowd, this recipe is a delicious fusion of wholesome ingredients and slow-cooker convenience.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds lean beef brisket or flank steak
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 4 pieces garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 pieces bay leaves
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 large onion, quartered
Instructions
Trim any visible fat from the beef brisket or flank steak and cut into large chunks.
In a blender or food processor, combine the low-sodium beef broth, white vinegar, lime juice, minced garlic, chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, ground cumin, dried oregano, ground black pepper, and salt. Blend until smooth to create the marinade.
Place the beef chunks into a large bowl or a zip-top bag. Pour the marinade over the beef, ensuring all pieces are coated. Let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least an hour or overnight for deeper flavor infusion.
Transfer the marinated beef and all the marinade into a slow cooker. Add the quartered onion and bay leaves.
Set the slow cooker to low and let it cook for about 6 hours, or until the beef is tender and easily shredded with a fork.
Once cooked, remove the beef from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks.
Skim any fat that has risen to the top of the cooking liquid in the slow cooker.
Return the shredded beef to the slow cooker, stir well to mix with the juices, and allow it to warm through before serving.
Serve the Low Fat Beef Barbacoa with your choice of tortillas, tacos, burrito bowls, or on top of salads.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
206 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 8.3 g | 11% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.4 g | 17% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 79 mg | 26% | |
| Sodium | 229 mg | 10% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 3.5 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.1 g | ||
| Protein | 28.0 g | 56% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 27 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 3.2 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 467 mg | 10% | |
*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.
