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Crockpot Barbacoa Rice

Crockpot Barbacoa Rice

A flavorful, slow-cooked barbacoa beef served over fluffy rice, perfect for an easy weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 8 hours
Total Time: 8 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 3 pounds beef chuck roast
  • 1.5 cups long grain white rice
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon chipotle peppers in adobo sauce minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.25 cup lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Trim excess fat from the beef chuck roast and cut into large chunks.
  • Mix cumin, oregano, garlic powder, black pepper, and chipotle peppers in a bowl.
  • Rub spice mixture all over the beef pieces.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and brown beef on all sides.
  • Transfer beef to crockpot, pour beef broth over, cover and cook on low for 8 hours.
  • About 30 minutes before serving, cook the rice according to package instructions.
  • Shred cooked beef with two forks, stir in lime juice, and serve over cooked rice.

Notes

For extra flavor, garnish with fresh cilantro and diced onions before serving.