Low Carb Authentic Barbacoa Tacos

Savor the rich, smoky flavors of these Low Carb Authentic Barbacoa Tacos, a satisfying and guilt-free twist on a traditional Mexican favorite! Tender, slow-cooked beef chuck roast is infused with aromatic spices like cumin, oregano, and cloves, along with a hint of smoky chipotle peppers in adobo sauce for a bold, authentic flavor profile. Served in crisp butter lettuce leaves instead of tortillas, these tacos are not only low-carb but also gluten-free, making them perfect for keto or paleo diets. Finished with a fresh squeeze of lime, vibrant cilantro, and crunchy radish slices, this recipe is both a feast for the senses and a healthy dinner option. Ready to impress in just 30 minutes of prep and a rewarding 8 hours of slow cooking, these barbacoa tacos deliver unbeatable flavor with minimal effort. Perfect for your next taco night or meal prep!

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:480 mins

Total Time:510 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 pounds Beef Chuck Roast
• 3 pieces Bay Leaves
• 6 pieces Garlic Cloves
• 1 large White Onion
• 1 cup Cider Vinegar
• 2 cups Beef Broth
• 2 tablespoons Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce
• 2 teaspoons Ground Cumin
• 2 teaspoons Dried Oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground Cloves
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
• 2 tablespoons Lime Juice
• 12 pieces Butter Lettuce Leaves
• 0.25 cup Fresh Cilantro
• 4 slices Radishes

Directions

Step 1

Begin by trimming any excess fat from the beef chuck roast, then cut it into large chunks suitable for slow cooking.

Step 2

Peel and finely chop the garlic cloves and the white onion.

Step 3

In a slow cooker, add the beef chunks, bay leaves, chopped garlic, and onion.

Step 4

Pour in the cider vinegar, beef broth, and chipotle peppers with adobo sauce over the beef.

Step 5

Stir in ground cumin, dried oregano, ground cloves, salt, and black pepper.

Step 6

Cover the slow cooker and set it to low heat. Cook for about 8 hours or until the beef is tender and falls apart easily with a fork.

Step 7

Once cooked, remove the beef chunks from the slow cooker and shred the meat using two forks.

Step 8

Return the shredded beef to the sauce in the slow cooker and add lime juice. Mix well to coat the meat in the sauce.

Step 9

Prepare the butter lettuce leaves by washing and drying them thoroughly.

Step 10

To assemble the tacos, spoon about 1/3 cup of the barbacoa beef onto each butter lettuce leaf.

Step 11

Top with fresh cilantro and radish slices for garnish.

Step 12

Serve immediately while warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2476.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3679.7

Total Fat 276.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 109.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 1020.6mg	0%
Sodium 5343.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 44.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.5g	0%
Total Sugars 11.9g
Protein 257.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 384.7mg	0%
Iron 42.5mg	0%
Potassium 4997.2mg	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: 67.3%

Protein: 27.9%

Carbs: 4.8%