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Keto Beef Barbacoa

With big beefy flavor in every bite and lots of tender meaty goodness, this keto Beef Barbacoa is a slow cooker wonder that always hits the spot!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time6 hours
Total Time6 hours 10 minutes
Course: Keto Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: budget-friendly keto dinner, keto beef barbacoa, keto crock pot recipe, low-carb Mexican beef, slow cooker beef barbacoa
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 420kcal
Author: Chef Jenn

Ingredients

  • 3 pound chuck roast
  • 1 1/2 cups beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon So Nourished brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons dried guajillo powder
  • 2 tablespoons dried ancho powder
  • 2 cloves garlic peeled and roughly chopped
  • 3 cloves
  • 1/4 cup cider vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon Mexican oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 chipotles in adobo sauce chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  • Season the beef with salt and pepper. Sear it in a skillet with 2 tbsp cooking oil over high heat on both sides until it is browned.
  • Add the beef broth, spices, and remaining ingredients to the crock pot. Whisk to combine well.
  • Put the roast and all the pan juices/oils into the crockpot and cook on high for 5-6 hours or low for 6-7 hours.
  • Remove the roast and when cool, shred it with two forks or chop it coarsely.
  • Add the juices from the crockpot to a saucepan and simmer for 10 minutes to reduce and concentrate the flavors.
  • Serve the beef drizzled with the juice and enjoy!

Notes

Recipe Card Tips

  • Sear the beef hard on all sides before it goes into the slow cooker, it builds real flavor.
  • Reduce the cooking liquid after shredding the beef, it concentrates the flavor before you pour it back over.
  • Use fresh spices, and Mexican oregano specifically if you can find it, for the most authentic flavor.
The sugar alcohols from the brown sugar substitute are not counted as they have no caloric or carbohydrate value.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5cups | Calories: 420kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 141mg | Sodium: 463mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Net Carbohydrates: 2g