Chipotle Barbacoa
Chipotle barbacoa combines tender beef chuck with chipotle peppers, serrano, cayenne, cumin, oregano, garlic, and cloves for a smoky, fiery flavor. Apple cider and lime juice add a bright, tangy balance, while onion, bay leaves, and chicken broth round out the richly seasoned beef. Serve it for a hearty dinner, tucked into tacos or alongside your favorite accompaniments.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook6 hrs 5 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chipotle Barbacoa, 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
- 13 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 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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- 27
- Heart Health
- 70
- Metabolic
- 20
- Digestive
- 23
- Inflammatory
- 55
- Performance
- 46
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat oil in a large skillet over low heat, then gradually increase the heat to medium-high. Cook beef in hot oil until browned, about 10 seconds per side. Transfer beef to a slow cooker.
- 2
Combine chipotle peppers, apple cider, lime juice, garlic, cumin, serrano pepper, cayenne pepper, oregano, black pepper, garlic powder, salt, and cloves in a blender or food processor; blend until smooth. Pour over beef in the slow cooker.
- 3
Stir broth, onion, and bay leaves into the slow cooker.
- 4
Cook on Low until beef shreds easily with a fork, 6 to 8 hours. Remove beef from the slow cooker and shred it using 2 forks. Return shredded beef to the slow cooker and stir to combine with the sauce before serving.
- Calories 297.0 kcal Moderate 15%
- Protein 34.91 g Good Source 70%
- Carbohydrate 8.49 g 3%
- Total Fat 14.28 g Moderate 18%
- Saturated Fat 2.89 g Moderate 14%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 103.35 mg High 34%
- Sodium 346.54 mg Moderate 15%
- Dietary Fiber 1.78 g Low Source 6%
- Total Sugars 2.17 g --
- Added Sugars 0.1 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 79.73 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 6.07 mg Good Source 34%
- Potassium 144.97 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 5.6 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 3.23 mg Low Source 4%
- 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 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Chipotle Barbacoa is made with 20 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 6 hrs 30 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Apple Cider, Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, and Chicken Broth. Each serving provides about 297.0 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chipotle Barbacoa made of?
- The main ingredients are Apple Cider, Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Chicken Broth, Chipotle Peppers in Adobo. The full list of 20 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chipotle Barbacoa?
- About 6 hrs 30 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 6 hrs 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 297.0 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chipotle Barbacoa easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 20 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Chipotle Barbacoa healthy?
- Chipotle Barbacoa has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 297.0 calories and 34.91 g of protein, or 70% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 346.54 mg (15% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.89 g (14% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, 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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