Easy Mexican-Inspired Slow-Cooker Beef Barbacoa Bowls

Name: Easy Mexican-Inspired Slow-Cooker Beef Barbacoa Bowls
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 lb boneless beef chuck roast, trimmed of fat, cut into 2 or 3 pieces; 1 box Mezco™ Barbacoa Flavor Duo Sauce Plus Spice & Herb Blend; Water as called for on box; 2 1/2 cups water; 1 1/2 cups uncooked regular long-grain white rice; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained, rinsed, warmed; 2 medium plum (Roma) tomatoes, chopped; 1 avocado, pitted, peeled and sliced; 1/3 cup Mexican crema or sour cream; 1 lime, cut into wedges

30 Minutes Prep
1 Hour 45 Minutes Total
6 Servings
630 Calories per Serving

Looking for barbacoa dinner ideas? This easy Mexican-inspired barbacoa bowl recipe starts with flavorful slow-cooked beef served over cilantro-lime rice and garnished with your favorite toppings! With a prep time of only 30 minutes, it’s the perfect dish to satisfy your weeknight cravings.

Ingredient List

Barbacoa

2 lb boneless beef chuck roast, trimmed of fat, cut into 2 or 3 pieces
1 box Mezco™ Barbacoa Flavor Duo Sauce Plus Spice & Herb Blend
Water as called for on box

Cilantro-Lime Rice

2 1/2 cups water
1 1/2 cups uncooked regular long-grain white rice
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon olive oil

Toppings

1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained, rinsed, warmed
2 medium plum (Roma) tomatoes, chopped
1 avocado, pitted, peeled and sliced
1/3 cup Mexican crema or sour cream
1 lime, cut into wedges

Preparation

Cook and shred beef as directed on box using preferred cooking method.
Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, heat 2 1/2 cups water to boiling. Add rice and salt; cover, and reduce heat to simmering. Cook 16 to 18 minutes or until water is absorbed and rice is just tender. Gently stir cilantro, lime juice and olive oil into cooked rice; fluff with fork.
Using slotted spoon to remove beef from cooker, serve barbacoa over rice with black beans, tomatoes, avocado, crema and lime wedges.

Tips

Barbacoa can be made up to 2 days in advance for a quick weeknight meal.
Pinto beans can be substituted for the black beans in this recipe.
Start to finish time for this recipe is based on using the pressure cooker to cook the barbacoa. You also may use your oven or slow cooker as directed on the box.

Nutrition Information

Servings: 6

Serving size: 1 Bowl

Amount per serving (Calories ): 630

Nutrition Facts
Food component / Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value*
Total Fat	25g	38%
Saturated Fat	9g	44%
Trans Fat	½g	% Value not available
Cholesterol	90mg	30%
Sodium	1000mg	42%
Total Carbohydrate	63g	21%
Dietary Fiber	8g	32%
Soluble Fiber	1g	% Value not available
Sugars	3g	% Value not available
Protein	37g	% Value not available
Vitamin D	Value not available	8%
Vitamin E	Value not available	8%
Calcium	Value not available	10%
Iron	Value not available	30%
Potassium	820mg	24%
Thiamin	Value not available	30%
Riboflavin	Value not available	15%
Niacin	Value not available	50%
Vitamin B6	Value not available	45%
Vitamin B12	Value not available	25%
Pantothenic Acid	Value not available	15%
Phosphorus	Value not available	40%
Magnesium	Value not available	20%
Zinc	Value not available	45%
Manganese	Value not available	50%
Selenium	Value not available	60%
Copper	Value not available	20%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.