Dairy-Free Beef Barbacoa

Slow-cooked to perfection, this Dairy-Free Beef Barbacoa is a bold, flavor-packed dish that’s tender, juicy, and irresistibly savory. Made with a perfectly seasoned beef chuck roast, smoky chipotle peppers in adobo, and a blend of warm spices like cumin and cloves, this recipe offers a symphony of flavors with every bite. The slow cooker does all the hard work, transforming simple ingredients into a rich, melt-in-your-mouth beef barbacoa infused with tangy lime juice and apple cider vinegar. Best of all, this recipe is completely dairy-free, making it an ideal choice for those with dietary restrictions or simply looking for a wholesome, clean-eating meal. Serve it over fluffy rice, in warm tortillas, or topped with fresh cilantro for a crowd-pleasing, customizable feast that’s sure to impress! Perfect for meal prep, tacos, or an elevated weeknight dinner, this easy barbacoa recipe is bound to become a family favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:480 mins

Total Time:500 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 pounds Beef chuck roast
• 1.5 teaspoons Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
• 1 medium White onion, diced
• 4 Garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped
• 1 cup Beef broth
• 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
• 3 tablespoons Lime juice
• 2 teaspoons Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground cloves
• 2 Bay leaves

Directions

Step 1

Trim any excess fat from the beef chuck roast, then cut it into large chunks.

Step 2

Season the beef chunks with salt and black pepper on all sides.

Step 3

Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 4

Sear the beef chunks in batches for about 3-4 minutes on each side until browned. Transfer the browned beef to a slow cooker.

Step 5

In the same skillet, add the diced onion and sauté for about 2-3 minutes until soft.

Step 6

Add the minced garlic and sauté for another minute until fragrant.

Step 7

Stir in the chopped chipotle peppers, cooking for 1 minute. Transfer the onion, garlic, and peppers to the slow cooker.

Step 8

Pour the beef broth and apple cider vinegar into the slow cooker.

Step 9

Add the lime juice, ground cumin, dried oregano, ground cloves, and bay leaves to the slow cooker.

Step 10

Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 8 hours or until the beef is tender and easy to shred.

Step 11

Once cooked, remove the bay leaves and use two forks to shred the beef directly in the slow cooker.

Step 12

Mix the shredded beef with the juices and spices in the slow cooker until well incorporated.

Step 13

Serve hot with tortillas, rice, or your choice of sides, garnishing with fresh cilantro if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1961.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3807.9

Total Fat 301.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 113.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 16.8g
Cholesterol 1020.6mg	0%
Sodium 5485.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 35.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.1g	0%
Total Sugars 9.2g
Protein 252.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 306.2mg	0%
Iron 41.3mg	0%
Potassium 4445.9mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 70.2%

Protein: 26.2%

Carbs: 3.7%