One of its best talents is taking a tough cut of meat and turning it into a tender dinner. Along with a flavorful liquid to simmer in all day, a great Crock Pot meal is one of the best things to try; a beef barbacoa Crock Pot recipe is a perfect example.

The Crock Pot is good for so many things it truly deserves a permanent place on your kitchen counter. Our delicious beef barbacoa crock pot recipe is full of flavor and perfect for tacos, fajitas, beef bowls, burritos, and more, making delicious family dinners that everyone will love.

A little less than 30 minutes of prep time is all you need to prepare a mildly spicy and tangy sauce to slow-cook this beef barbacoa. Cutting the chuck roast into smaller pieces (about 2-inch cubes) will make the browning process easier and also allow for the flavors to really infuse the meat while it cooks. 

It’s your choice to cook on low 4-6 hours or high 8-10 and really depends on your timetable. The beef cooks perfectly at either range. Then, just a quick shred when it’s finished, and you have one tasty protein to go along with just about any accompaniments. 

This beef barbacoa Crock Pot recipe is just about as versatile as your Crock Pot. You can serve it with rice or pasta over a salad, or if you want to be more traditional, in a tortilla with fixings as we have done here.

Can’t decide? No problem, this is a big enough batch for some leftovers that should be kept for several days in the refrigerator. 

Beef Barbacoa Crock Pot Recipe

The beauty of this recipe is that it uses a less popular cut of meat. That means it will be affordable no matter where you go. We use beef chuck roast in this recipe. You will also want to make sure that as many ingredients are as fresh as possible.

That freshness will really come through in the final product. The freshness will come from the garlic, onion, lime juice, and the meat. The rest of the ingredients will just season everything else and break it down so it’s nice and tender.

Crockpot Beef Barbacoa

Sprinkle the beef with salt and pepper and set aside.

Add the remaining ingredients to a food processor or into a small bowl to blend with a stick blender.  Blend until all the ingredients are incorporated.  Set aside.

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the beef.  Brown on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per side.  When you are browning the second side, add the onions to the pan and let them cook slightly. 

Add the beef to your Crock Pot, then pour the sauce over the top.  Secure the Crock Pot lid and cook for 4-6 hours on high or 8-10 hours on low. 

When beef is done, use two forks to shred it, and it’s ready to serve. 

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