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Chipotle’s Beef Barbacoa (Keto Copycat)
What Is The Beef Barbacoa at Chipotle?
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:
- Preheat your slow cooker to low heat.
- Season the beef chuck roast with salt, pepper, and cumin.
- 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.
- Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet and cook until the onion is translucent.
- Add the chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, cumin, and oregano to the skillet and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the browned beef chuck roast to the slow cooker and add the bay leaves.
- Cook on low heat for 8-10 hours or on high heat for 4-6 hours.
- 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.
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