Keto Mexican Barbacoa Beef

Keto Mexican Barbacoa Beef will make the most delicious tacos you have tasted – a bit of heat and so much flavor! A simple name would be shredded beef. But, this “slow cooker” version is so tender and moist. We love it on tostadas, stuffed into our keto almond flour tortillas, or piled high on a plate topped with cilantro and radish! Joanie has outdone herself this time. You will love this creation.

There are a lot of Keto Mexican Barbacoa Beef recipes on the Internet. Most bank on Chipotles in Adobo Sauce as the main ingredient. They are easy to find and the smoky flavor is very unique. So, we will start this recipe by saying that adding one chipotle pepper in adobo sauce to the blender is a delicious alternative. If you love smoky shredded beef then add one, if you simply want a beefy taste with a bit of heat, try Joanie’s recipe below. We have enjoyed it both ways.

Ingredients

Authentic Mexican Barbarcoa is often made with beef cheek or head – not easily found! We stick with a beef chuck roast! For this recipe, Joanie did trim the roast to remove excess fat. She did not want separation of the paste like rub. The consistency and flavor of the barbacoa beef is perfect! We use two dried peppers for flavor, color, and heat – Guajillo and Ancho (Pasilla can be substituted). You will have to reconstitute the dried peppers, then stem and seed them before blending. They add so much color and flavor! Learn this simple technique – it will open up a new culinary world!

Keto Mexican Barbacoa Beef is similar to adding a barbecue sauce that we all have tasted, but it is not so sugary sweet. Joanie did use Sukrin Gold as her sugar-free brown sugar substitute and Braggs Apple Cider Vinegar for tang. Oregano, Cumin, and a splash of lime juice on the finished beef adds even more Mexican flavor. Garlic is also a key ingredient. Add more if you want a stronger garlic flavor. Finally, Joanie stresses that you should use the water from rehydrating the peppers. It is full of flavor!

Preparation Tips

We have mentioned rehydrating the dried peppers. It is an easy task and worth the effort. We use a flat cast iron skillet to heat them for 3 minutes on each side. This will begin to release the oils that have been captured in the drying process. It is an essential step. It will then take about 15 minutes to then reconstitute the peppers in simmering hot water. You will be able to see when they are soft and pliable. Next cut off the stem, cut the peppers open, and remove the seeds. Use that flavorful water!

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Another tip is to remove some of the excess fat on the chuck roast and to pat a lot of sea salt and black pepper on the meat before searing. It will sear faster, produce a crunchy crust that will remain when the beef is shredded, and taste great! Use a nice deep Dutch Oven or deep stainless pan to sear the beef, as it will splatter. Finally, make sure you add that fresh lime juice to the beef after shredding. Barbacoa Beef requires a citrus tang!

Keto Mexican Barbacoa Beef – Delicious Shredded Beef for Tacos

Keto Mexican Beef Barbacoa Beef is delicious when used as taco meat, on top of a crusty tostada, or simply topped with cilantro, red onion, tomatoes, and radish, or red cabbage! Don’t forget the chipotle if you want a smokier flavor and enjoy Joanie’s Tasty Low Carb flavor explosion!

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