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Slow Cooker Barbacoa

8 hr 5 min
5 min prep
8 hr cook

Serves 8

17gCarbs
24gFat
22gProtein

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup Beef broth
  • 1/4 cup Lime, juiced
  • 1 1/2 tbsp Barbacoa seasoning
  • 2 1/2 lb Beef cheek, cut into 2-inch chunks (can substitute chuck roast)
  • 1 White onion, diced
  • 1 Fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 2 Jalapeno peppers, seeds removed and chopped

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  • Item, Hill Country Fare Beef Broth. Quantity: 1 each. Price: $1.02.
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    3/4 cup needed

    $1.02

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  • Item, Fresh Lime. Quantity: 1 each. Price: $0.20.
    Fresh Lime
    1/4 cup needed

    $0.20

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  • Item, Fresh Beef Cheek Meat. Quantity: 1 each. Price: $11.13.
    Fresh Beef Cheek Meat
    2 1/2 lb needed

    $11.13

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  • Item, Fresh White Onion. Quantity: 1 each. Price: $0.63.
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  • Item, Fresh Cilantro. Quantity: 1 each. Price: $0.50.
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  • Item, Fresh Jalapeño Pepper. Quantity: 2 eachs. Price: $0.32.
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  • H-E-B Mi Tienda Barbacoa Seasoning

    1 1/2 tbsp needed

Instructions

  1. Combine broth, lime juice, seasoning and meat in slow cooker.
  2. Cover and cook 6 to 8 hours. Meat is ready when it is easily pulled apart with two forks.
  3. Serve barbacoa over rice or in a tortilla.
  4. Top meat with chopped onion, cilantro and chopped jalapeños to taste.
  5. Chef's Tip: Leftover barbacoa goes great in breakfast tacos.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

8 servings

  • Amount Per Serving
    Calories
    370
  • % Daily Value*
  • Total Fat
    • 24g
    • 37%
  • Saturated Fat
    • 6g
    • 30%
  • Trans Fat
    • 0g
  • Cholesterol
    • 120mg
    • 40%
  • Sodium
    • 420mg
    • 18%
  • Total Carbohydrate
    • 17g
    • 6%
  • Dietary Fiber
    • 1g
  • Sugars
    • 1g
  • Protein
    • 22g
  • Vitamin C
    • 20%
  • Calcium
    • 2%
  • Iron
    • 25%
  • Vitamin A
    • 15%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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