Chipotle-Lime Barbacoa Shredded Beef
Chipotle-Lime Barbacoa Shredded Beef is rich, tender, and deeply spiced, with smoky heat from chipotles balanced by bright lime and a hint of apple cider tang. The slow braise infuses cumin, oregano, and cloves into every strand for bold, layered flavor. Serve it for tacos, burrito bowls, or nachos at casual dinners, game days, or weekend meal prep.
- Prep35 mins
- Cook8 hrs 10 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chipotle-Lime Barbacoa Shredded Beef, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 3 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 47
- Heart Health
- 59
- Metabolic
- 15
- Digestive
- 27
- Inflammatory
- 50
- Performance
- 45
- General Wellness
- 1
Season the beef chunks all over with salt and black pepper.
- 2
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef in batches and cook, stirring, until browned, 4 to 5 minutes per batch. Transfer the beef to a slow cooker.
- 3
Mix the broth, vinegar, lime juice, chipotles, garlic, cumin, oregano, and cloves in a bowl; season with salt and black pepper. Pour over the beef in the slow cooker; stir in the bay leaves.
- 4
Cover the slow cooker and cook on Low until the beef is fork-tender, 8 to 10 hours. Discard the bay leaves. Transfer the beef to a cutting board and shred with two forks.
- 5
Return the beef to the slow cooker and stir to coat with the sauce. Let it marinate for at least 10 minutes before serving.
- Calories 195.79 kcal Moderate 10%
- Protein 13.01 g Good Source 26%
- Carbohydrate 16.77 g 6%
- Total Fat 7.3 g Moderate 9%
- Saturated Fat 1.28 g Moderate 6%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 37.42 mg Moderate 12%
- Sodium 131.52 mg Moderate 6%
- Dietary Fiber 0.93 g Low Source 3%
- Total Sugars 0.68 g --
- Added Sugars 0.11 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 109.63 mg Low Source 8%
- Iron 2.74 mg Moderate 15%
- Potassium 55.62 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 0.75 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 14.64 mg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Chipotle Lime Barbacoa Shredded Beef is made with 13 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 8 hrs 45 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Apple Cider Vinegar, Beef Broth, Black Pepper, and Chipotle Peppers in Adobo. Each serving provides about 195.79 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chipotle-Lime Barbacoa Shredded Beef made of?
- The main ingredients are Apple Cider Vinegar, Beef Broth, Black Pepper, Chipotle Peppers in Adobo, Chuck Roast. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chipotle-Lime Barbacoa Shredded Beef?
- About 8 hrs 45 mins in total: 35 mins to prepare and 8 hrs 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 195.79 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chipotle-Lime Barbacoa Shredded Beef easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Chipotle-Lime Barbacoa Shredded Beef healthy?
- Chipotle-Lime Barbacoa Shredded Beef has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 195.79 calories and 13.01 g of protein, or 26% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 131.52 mg (6% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.28 g (6% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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