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Slow Cooker Pulled Beef

Similar to Beef Barbacoa, this is a slow cooker pulled beef recipe made with simple herbs, citrus, and spices.
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Equipment

  • 4 qt Slow Cooker Crock Pot

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 - 2 lbs Beef Stew Meat Chuck Roast cut into 2" pieces can also be used
  • 1 tbsp Avocado Oil
  • 1 tbsp Garlic Paste or 4 Garlic Cloves finely minced
  • 1.5 tsp Sea Salt not table salt
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Chipotle Chili Powder you can use regular chili powder in it’s place but it will not have the classic barbacoa taste
  • 1/2 tsp Oregano
  • 1 cup Beef Broth
  • 1 Large Lime, Juiced or 1/2 of an Orange, seeds removed, Juiced
  • Fresh Cilantro optional
  • Tortillas

Instructions
 

  • Put all ingredients in your Slow Cooker except for the fresh cilantro
  • Cook on low heat for 8-10 hours
  • Turn Heat Off, Remove Beef from the Juice using a slotted spoon. Add the Beef to a cutting board, and shred up the beef.
  • Add the beef back into the slow cooker juices and serve
  • Top with finely minced fresh cilantro
  • Warm up the tortillas, add your shredded beef, and top with your favorite toppings

Notes

You can cook this dish on High for 5-6 hours, but this particular cut of meat is best prepared using a low and slow cook. 
I use a 4 quart slow cooker for this recipe, but you can use a 6 quart one as well.