Whole30 Beef Barbacoa
Transform your mealtime with this irresistibly tender and flavorful Whole30 Beef Barbacoa, a slow-cooked masterpiece that's perfect for meal prep or feeding a crowd. Made with succulent beef chuck roast, seared to perfection, and simmered for hours in a rich, smoky blend of chipotle peppers, onion, garlic, and warming spices like cumin, oregano, and cloves, this recipe delivers bold, authentic flavors with every bite. The addition of a zesty apple cider vinegar and lime juice marinade elevates the dish, while the slow cooker does all the hard work, leaving the meat melt-in-your-mouth tender. Enjoy it shredded over cauliflower rice, stuffed into lettuce wraps, or any other Whole30-friendly way that suits your cravings. With only 20 minutes of prep time and eight hours of hands-off cooking, this easy yet satisfying recipe is your go-to solution for flavorful, healthy meals that fit your Whole30 lifestyle.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 pounds beef chuck roast
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion
- 5 large garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 1 quarter cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
Begin by preparing the beef chuck roast. Trim any excess fat and cut it into several large chunks for more even cooking.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
Once hot, sear the chunks of beef until browned on all sides. This should take about 6-8 minutes. Remove the beef and set aside.
Peel and coarsely chop the onion. Peel the garlic cloves.
In a blender or food processor, combine the onion, garlic, chipotle peppers, apple cider vinegar, lime juice, ground cumin, oregano, and ground cloves. Blend until a smooth paste forms.
Pour the paste into a slow cooker. Stir in the beef broth, ensuring the mixture is well combined.
Place the seared beef chunks into the slow cooker, turning them to coat well in the sauce.
Add the bay leaves, and season with salt and pepper.
Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 8 hours, or until the beef is extremely tender and shreds easily with a fork.
Once done, discard the bay leaves and shred the beef using two forks.
Serve the beef barbacoa hot, optionally with cauliflower rice, in lettuce wraps, or as desired to maintain Whole30 compliance.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3936 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 304.1 g | 390% | |
| Saturated Fat | 113.9 g | 570% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1021 mg | 340% | |
| Sodium | 4364 mg | 190% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 47.8 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.1 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.7 g | ||
| Protein | 255.3 g | 511% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 390 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 43.6 mg | 242% | |
| Potassium | 4778 mg | 102% | |
*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.
