7 Melt-In-Your-Mouth Barbacoa Recipes

Copycat Chipotle Beef Barbacoa

Inspired by the fast food favorite, this beefy barbacoa is the perfect paleo-friendly addition to your next dinner menu. It pairs well with cilantro-lime rice, according to recipe creator RainbowJewels.

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Barbacoa-Style Shredded Beef

Allrecipes users can't get enough of this top-rated recipe. "Holy Toledo," raves reviewer stracy6. "This was one of the most amazing dinners I've had in a long time!! Thank goodness I have some left for tomorrow!"

Slow Cooker Beef Barbacoa

This tender and juicy shredded chuck roast cooks low and slow (about six hours, to be exact) in flavorful spices like garlic powder, chili powder, and black pepper.

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Instant Pot Barbacoa

Here's a delicious barbacoa that comes together quickly in the Instant Pot. Recipe creator kdvanwert recommends serving on corn tortillas with pickled onions and cilantro.

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Sweet Pulled Pork Barbacoa

Made with pork instead of beef, this barbacoa is the perfect set-it-and-forget-it slow cooker meal. What's the unexpected secret ingredient? A can of Dr. Pepper!

Southern Texas-Style Beef Barbacoa

Seasoned with oregano, black pepper, cayenne pepper, chili powder, garlic powder, and ground cumin, this Southern-style barbacoa is as flavorful as it is juicy.

Easy Beef Barbacoa

It doesn't get easier than this simple barbacoa. "Serve on tortillas with queso fresco and roasted corn and jalapeno salsa," recommends recipe creator Sarah Moore.

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