Juicy Barbacoa Tacos

Recipe Overview

• Number of Servings:

  24 tacos

• Approximate Calories per Serving:

  149 calories per taco

• Macros per Serving:

• Protein per Taco:

  ~11.2g

• Carbs per Taco:

  ~1.4g

• Fat per Taco:

  ~11.3g

• Cost per Serving:

  $2.75 per taco

• Cooking Time:

  ~5 hours (crock pot) + ~15 minutes for taco assembly

Complete List of Ingredients

Barbacoa Meat

• 5 lb chuck roast

• Salt & pepper (to taste)

• 4 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce

• 5 cloves garlic (minced or whole)

• Ground cumin (to taste)

• Dried oregano (to taste)

• 2 cups beef bone broth

• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar

• Juice from 2 limes

• 3 bay leaves

Taco Assembly (Per Taco)

• 1 low-carb tortilla

• 1-2 tbsp shredded cheese (optional)

• 1-2 tbsp scrambled eggs

• 1-2 tbsp store-bought salsa

• ~3 oz barbacoa meat

Equipment Needed

• Crock pot (slow cooker)

• Knife and cutting board

• Mixing bowl (optional for taco assembly ingredients)

• Spoon or tongs for assembling tacos

Step-by-Step Instructions

Cooking the Barbacoa Meat

1. Prep the Meat:

   Trim excess fat from the chuck roast, then season it generously with salt and pepper on all sides.

2. Prepare the Crock Pot:

   Place the chuck roast in the crock pot and add the following ingredients:

   4 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce

   5 cloves garlic (minced or whole)

   Ground cumin and dried oregano (to taste)

   2 cups beef bone broth

   1/4 cup apple cider vinegar

   Juice from 2 limes

   3 bay leaves

3. Cook the Meat:

   Set the crock pot to high and cook for 5 hours or until the meat is tender and easily shredded with a fork.

4. Shred the Meat:

   Remove the bay leaves and shred the meat using two forks. Mix the shredded meat with the juices in the crock pot for extra flavor.

Assembling the Tacos

1. Prepare the Tortilla Base:

   Heat a low-carb tortilla in a skillet or microwave. Optionally, sprinkle shredded cheese on the tortilla and let it melt.

2. Layer the Ingredients:

   Add ~3 oz of barbacoa meat to the tortilla. Top with 1-2 tbsp scrambled eggs and 1-2 tbsp salsa.

3. Serve:

   Serve the tacos warm. Repeat the process for as many tacos as desired.

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Juicy Barbacoa Tacos