Keto Recipe: Healthy Beef Barbacoa

Cooking Information

• Prep Time: 30 minutes
• Cook Time: 8 hours
• Rest Time: 20 minutes
• Total Time: 9 hours
• Calories: 310 per serving
• Protein: 45g
• Fat: 18g
• Net Carbs: 2g
• Servings: 8
• Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients

For the Meat:

• 4 lbs lean beef chuck roast
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup lime juice
• 4 chipotle peppers in adobo
• 6 garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 2 bay leaves
• Salt and pepper to taste

For the Serving (Optional):

• Cauliflower rice
• Fresh lime wedges
• Cilantro
• Diced onions

Instructions

Marinade:

1. Blend chipotles, garlic, spices
2. Mix with vinegar, lime juice
3. Score meat in diamond pattern
4. Coat with marinade
5. Refrigerate 4-12 hours

Slow Cooking:

1. Heat Dutch oven on high
2. Sear meat on all sides
3. Add remaining marinade
4. Add broth and bay leaves
5. Cook on low 8 hours

Finishing:

1. Remove meat, shred with forks
2. Strain cooking liquid
3. Return meat to liquid
4. Simmer 20 minutes
5. Adjust seasoning

Pro Tips

• Choose a well-marbled chuck roast and trim excess fat
• Marinate overnight for maximum flavor
• Cook on low for tenderness
• Reduce cooking liquid for extra flavor