Low Carb Beef Barbacoa

Satisfy your cravings with this rich and flavorful Low Carb Beef Barbacoa, a melt-in-your-mouth dish perfect for keto and low-carb lifestyles. This recipe transforms a tender beef chuck roast into a savory masterpiece, slow-cooked for eight hours with aromatic spices like cumin, oregano, and ground cloves, then brightened with fresh lime juice and cilantro. The smoky heat of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce adds a bold kick, while a velvety sauce made with beef broth ties it all together. Whether served in lettuce wraps, low-carb tortillas, or over a crisp salad, this easy slow cooker beef barbacoa is a healthy and versatile meal prep hero that pairs perfectly with your favorite low-carb sides.

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:480 mins

Total Time:495 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 3 pounds Beef chuck roast
• 2 teaspoons Salt
• 1 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 medium Onion, diced
• 5 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 2 peppers Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
• 1 cup Beef broth
• 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cloves
• 3 leaves Bay leaves
• 2 tablespoons Lime juice
• 0.5 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Trim any excess fat from the beef chuck roast and season it generously with salt and black pepper on all sides.

Step 2

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Once the oil is shimmering, add the beef and sear for 3-4 minutes on each side until richly browned.

Step 3

Transfer the seared beef to a slow cooker.

Step 4

In the same skillet, add the diced onion and sauté for about 2 minutes until translucent. Add the minced garlic and sauté for another 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 5

Transfer the onion and garlic mixture to the slow cooker with the beef.

Step 6

In a blender, combine the chipotle peppers, beef broth, apple cider vinegar, ground cumin, oregano, and ground cloves. Blend until smooth.

Step 7

Pour the blended sauce over the beef in the slow cooker.

Step 8

Add bay leaves to the slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours, or until the beef is tender and easily shreds with a fork.

Step 9

Once cooked, remove the beef from the slow cooker and shred with two forks, discarding any large chunks of fat.

Step 10

Return the shredded beef to the slow cooker and mix with the juices. Stir in lime juice and fresh cilantro.

Step 11

Allow the beef to absorb the flavors for another 15 minutes on the low setting before serving.

Step 12

Serve the low carb beef barbacoa in lettuce wraps, low-carb tortillas, or as a topping over a fresh salad.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2010.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3832.6

Total Fat 304.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 113.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 1020.6mg	0%
Sodium 6729.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 34.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.0g	0%
Total Sugars 7.8g
Protein 254.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 331.5mg	0%
Iron 42.2mg	0%
Potassium 4569.0mg	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: 70.3%

Protein: 26.2%

Carbs: 3.5%