Paleo Beef Barbacoa
Bring bold, smoky flavors to your table with this tender and flavorful Paleo Beef Barbacoa. Perfectly seasoned with a rich blend of chipotle peppers, garlic, cumin, and a hint of lime, this slow-cooked masterpiece uses beef chuck roast to create a melt-in-your-mouth texture that’s irresistible. Searing the beef locks in its juices, while the gentle 8-hour slow cook infuses every bite with deep, authentic barbacoa flavor. As a paleo-friendly recipe, it’s free of processed sugars and grains, making it an ideal choice for clean eating. Serve it with cauliflower rice, roasted veggies, or lettuce wraps for a healthy, satisfying meal. Whether you’re looking for a low-carb dinner or a crowd-pleasing option for taco night, this Paleo Beef Barbacoa promises to deliver on flavor and versatility!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 pounds beef chuck roast
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Begin by trimming excess fat from the beef chuck roast and cut it into 4 large chunks.
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil. Once hot, add the beef chunks and sear on all sides until browned, about 3-4 minutes per side. This will help lock in the juices and flavor.
Remove the beef from the skillet and transfer to a slow cooker.
In the same skillet, add the diced onion and garlic. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the onion is translucent.
Add the cooked onion and garlic to the slow cooker along with chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, apple cider vinegar, lime juice, and beef broth.
Add the bay leaves, ground cumin, dried oregano, ground cloves, salt, and black pepper to the slow cooker. Stir everything together to combine.
Cover the slow cooker and set it to cook on low for 8 hours or until the beef is tender and easy to shred.
Once cooked, remove and discard the bay leaves. Use two forks to shred the beef directly in the slow cooker, mixing it with the juices.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary before serving.
Serve the Paleo Beef Barbacoa with your choice of Paleo-friendly sides such as cauliflower rice, lettuce wraps, or roasted vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
639 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 50.5 g | 65% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.8 g | 94% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 159 mg | 53% | |
| Sodium | 647 mg | 28% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 5.8 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.0 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.6 g | ||
| Protein | 42.1 g | 84% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 50 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 6.5 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 759 mg | 16% | |
*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.
