Paleo Beef Barbacoa

Tender, flavorful, and packed with smoky spices, this Paleo Beef Barbacoa is a slow-cooked masterpiece that’s both healthy and satisfying. Made with a melt-in-your-mouth beef chuck roast seared to perfection, this recipe combines the deep heat of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce with the tangy brightness of lime juice and apple cider vinegar. A fragrant blend of cumin, oregano, and cloves elevates the dish, while hours of slow cooking in a bath of rich beef broth ensure the meat is irresistibly juicy and easy to shred. Perfect for meal prep or a crowd-pleasing weeknight dinner, serve this Paleo-friendly barbacoa with cauliflower rice, crunchy lettuce wraps, or roasted vegetables for a wholesome twist on a classic. Whether you're following a Paleo diet or just love bold, hearty flavors, this recipe is guaranteed to impress.

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:480 mins

Total Time:500 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 pounds beef chuck roast
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, diced
• 6 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 cup beef broth
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Begin by trimming excess fat from the beef chuck roast and cut it into 4 large chunks.

Step 2

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil. Once hot, add the beef chunks and sear on all sides until browned, about 3-4 minutes per side. This will help lock in the juices and flavor.

Step 3

Remove the beef from the skillet and transfer to a slow cooker.

Step 4

In the same skillet, add the diced onion and garlic. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the onion is translucent.

Step 5

Add the cooked onion and garlic to the slow cooker along with chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, apple cider vinegar, lime juice, and beef broth.

Step 6

Add the bay leaves, ground cumin, dried oregano, ground cloves, salt, and black pepper to the slow cooker. Stir everything together to combine.

Step 7

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

Step 8

Once cooked, remove and discard the bay leaves. Use two forks to shred the beef directly in the slow cooker, mixing it with the juices.

Step 9

Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary before serving.

Step 10

Serve the Paleo Beef Barbacoa with your choice of Paleo-friendly sides such as cauliflower rice, lettuce wraps, or roasted vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1931.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3827.2

Total Fat 302.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 113.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 1020.6mg	0%
Sodium 4346.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 33.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.8g	0%
Total Sugars 8.7g
Protein 252.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 289.0mg	0%
Iron 39.5mg	0%
Potassium 4383.5mg	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: 70.4%

Protein: 26.1%

Carbs: 3.5%