Low Sodium Beef Barbacoa

Transform your dinner table with this tender and flavorful Low Sodium Beef Barbacoa, a healthier twist on the classic slow-cooked Mexican dish. Crafted with a perfectly seasoned beef chuck roast, this recipe skips the excessive salt without sacrificing bold taste, thanks to smoky chipotle peppers in low-sodium adobo sauce, fresh lime juice, and aromatic spices like cumin and oregano. Slowly simmered for eight hours in a rich, homemade sauce, this barbacoa becomes irresistibly juicy and fork-tender, perfect for shredding into tacos, burritos, or rice bowls. With just 20 minutes of prep time and a simple slow cooker technique, it’s an effortless choice for meal prep or gatherings. Savor the full-bodied flavors of this guilt-free, heart-conscious dish that’s as satisfying as it is wholesome!

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:480 mins

Total Time:500 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 3 pounds Beef chuck roast
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 large White onion, chopped
• 5 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 0.25 cup Apple cider vinegar
• 0.25 cup Fresh lime juice
• 3 peppers Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, sodium-free or low sodium
• 1 cup Low sodium beef broth
• 2 leaves Bay leaves
• 1 tablespoon Ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon Dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon Ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Begin by seasoning the beef chuck roast evenly with ground black pepper on all sides.

Step 2

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the beef and sear on each side until browned, about 3-4 minutes per side. Transfer the beef to a slow cooker.

Step 3

In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Transfer the onions and garlic to the slow cooker with the beef.

Step 5

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

Step 6

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

Step 7

Add the bay leaves into the slow cooker.

Step 8

Cover and cook on low heat for 8 hours or until the beef is fork-tender and easily shreds.

Step 9

Once cooked, remove the bay leaves. Shred the beef using two forks and mix it well with the sauce in the slow cooker.

Step 10

Serve the barbacoa hot in tacos, burritos, or over a bed of rice. Enjoy your low sodium beef barbacoa!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1970.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3861.7

Total Fat 304.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 113.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 1020.6mg	0%
Sodium 990.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 38.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.2g	0%
Total Sugars 11.0g
Protein 253.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 355.2mg	0%
Iron 43.6mg	0%
Potassium 4610.4mg	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: 70.1%

Protein: 25.9%

Carbs: 4.0%