Skip the takeout lines and make Barbacoa Tacos at home that will rival even the best Mexican restaurants! Whether made in a slow cooker or Instant Pot, tender shredded beef simmered in a spicy chipotle sauce makes for the perfect meaty filling.
Use two large forks to shred the beef — this should be very easy if it has cooked for long enough. You can shred barbacoa in the slow cooker directly, or transfer to a bowl to shred and then place the shredded meat back into the juices in the Crock Pot.
Barbacoa tacos are generally made out of beef chuck roast, beef cheeks, and sometimes even brisket. However, they can also be made out of meats like lamb or mutton. What toppings should go on barbacoa tacos?
Reheat barbacoa in the microwave, in a 350 degree F oven, until warm. You can also reheat barbacoa in the Crock Pot on the Warm setting. This Chipotle barbacoa meat copycat can be served up in so many different types of Mexican recipes! Here are the most popular options: