Chipotle’s Beef Barbacoa (Keto Copycat)

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Chipotle’s Beef Barbacoa (Keto Copycat)

What Is The Beef Barbacoa at Chipotle?

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Chipotle has been a go-to for quick, delicious, and customizable Mexican-inspired meals. And that doesn’t have to stop just because you are on the keto diet! Eating keto at Chipotle has never been easier with their many low-carb options, including the beef barbacoa.

Barbacoa is a traditional Mexican dish that consists of slow-cooked meat (usually beef) seasoned with various spices and peppers. At Chipotle, beef chuck roast is the go-to for barbacoa, flavored with adobo sauce, cumin, oregano, and bay leaf. The meat is slow-cooked until it’s super tender and falls apart easily.

Making Chipotle’s Beef Barbacoa at Home

To make this keto barbacoa beef at home, you will need a few key ingredients:

• The star ingredient here is the beef chuck roast, which is a tough cut of meat that becomes incredibly tender when slow-cooked.
• For a bit of spice and smoky flavor, I added chipotle peppers in adobo sauce. You can find these in most grocery stores.
• Some onion and garlic for added flavor
• A bit of cumin and oregano for a traditional Mexican flavor
• Bay leaves for a slightly sweet and savory flavor
• Salt and pepper for seasoning
• Olive oil for browning the beef

Here’s a simple recipe to make this delicious beef barbacoa at home:

Keto Beef Barbacoa Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds beef chuck roast
• 1 large onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, diced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 bay leaves
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions:

1. Preheat your slow cooker to low heat.
2. Season the beef chuck roast with salt, pepper, and cumin.
3. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the beef chuck roast until browned on all sides, about 2-3 minutes per side.
4. Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet and cook until the onion is translucent.
5. Add the chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, cumin, and oregano to the skillet and cook for 1 minute.
6. Add the browned beef chuck roast to the slow cooker and add the bay leaves.
7. Cook on low heat for 8-10 hours or on high heat for 4-6 hours.
8. Shred the beef with two forks and serve hot.

Nutritional Information

Per serving:

• Calories: 234
• Carbohydrates: 3g
• Protein: 22g
• Fat: 15g
• Saturated fat: 6g
• Polyunsaturated fat: 1g
• Monounsaturated fat: 8g
• Trans fat: 1g
• Cholesterol: 78mg
• Sodium: 645mg
• Potassium: 425mg
• Fiber: 1g
• Sugar: 1g
• Vitamin A: 122 IU
• Vitamin C: 3mg
• Calcium: 41mg
• Iron: 3mg

Additional Info

Net Carbs: 2g
% Carbs: 3.5%
% Protein: 38.1%
% Fat: 58.4%
SmartPoints: 7

Conclusion

Making Chipotle’s beef barbacoa at home is a great way to enjoy this delicious and flavorful dish without breaking the bank or compromising on your keto diet. With just a few simple ingredients and a slow cooker, you can have a delicious and tender beef barbacoa that’s perfect for meal prep or a quick dinner.

FAQs

Q: What is the best cut of beef to use for barbacoa?
A: Beef chuck roast is the best cut of beef to use for barbacoa. It’s a tough cut of meat that becomes incredibly tender when slow-cooked.

Q: Can I use other types of peppers in place of chipotle peppers?
A: Yes, you can use other types of peppers in place of chipotle peppers. Anaheim or poblano peppers would work well in this recipe.

Q: Can I cook this recipe in a slow cooker with a delay start?
A: Yes, you can cook this recipe in a slow cooker with a delay start. Just set the slow cooker to cook at 6am and come home to a delicious and tender beef barbacoa.