Soy-Free Beef Barbacoa
Discover the bold flavors of Soy-Free Beef Barbacoa, a succulent slow-cooked masterpiece designed for those seeking authentic taste without the use of soy-based ingredients. Made with tender beef chuck roast, smoky chipotle peppers in adobo, and a rich blend of spices like cumin, oregano, and ground cloves, this recipe creates a deeply flavorful dish that's perfect for tacos, burrito bowls, or over rice. The tangy hints of apple cider vinegar and lime juice elevate the savory sauce, while hours of slow cooking transform the beef into mouthwatering, fork-tender shreds. Easy to prepare and ideal for meal prepping, this soy-free spin on traditional beef barbacoa is the ultimate centerpiece for family dinners or special gatherings.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 pounds beef chuck roast
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large white onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cans chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 1 cup beef broth
- 0.25 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Cut the beef chuck roast into large chunks, approximately 4-5 inches wide, for even cooking.
Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Sear the beef chunks on all sides until browned, about 3-4 minutes per side. This will help lock in the flavors.
Transfer the seared beef into a slow cooker.
In the same pan, add chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
Place the cooked onion and garlic into the blender.
Add chipotle peppers, beef broth, apple cider vinegar, lime juice, ground cumin, oregano, ground cloves, salt, and black pepper into the blender. Blend until smooth to form the sauce.
Pour the sauce over the beef in the slow cooker, ensuring all the beef pieces are well-coated.
Add bay leaves into the slow cooker.
Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until the beef is tender and easily falls apart when shredded with a fork.
Remove the bay leaves. Using two forks, shred the beef directly in the cooker to absorb more sauce.
Serve the barbacoa warm with tortillas, rice, or a side dish of your choice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4162 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 316.4 g | 406% | |
| Saturated Fat | 116.5 g | 582% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1021 mg | 340% | |
| Sodium | 9851 mg | 428% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 85.7 g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.1 g | 68% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.9 g | ||
| Protein | 265.8 g | 532% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 435 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 45.2 mg | 251% | |
| Potassium | 5740 mg | 122% | |
*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.
