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Slow-cooked shredded beef in a rich, lightly spicy barbacoa-style sauce made without sugar or starch, perfect for low-carb meals.
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Keto Beef Barbacoa

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings 6 Servings
Calories 505
Slow-cooked shredded beef simmered in a rich, low-carb barbacoa-style sauce with warm spices and natural thickness from slow braising.

Ingredients

Beef & Seasoning

  • 2.5 lbs beef chuck roast
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp chipotle powder

Sauce Base

  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions 

  • Season beef with salt, pepper, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, and chipotle.
  • Sear beef in olive oil until browned.
  • Transfer to slow cooker or oven-safe pot.
  • Mix broth, vinegar, tomato paste, and oregano.
  • Pour mixture over beef.
  • Cook on low 7–8 hours or at 300°F for 3–4 hours.
  • Shred beef in the pot.
  • Mix to coat evenly.
  • Simmer briefly to thicken if desired.
  • Rest 5 minutes before serving.
Calories: 505kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: keto barbacoa, low carb beef, shredded beef keto