I know some people will think this is sacrilege, but I’ve never eaten at Chipotle. I know, right? Well, if you have IBS, you will understand why I usually try to avoid Mexican food. Don’t get me wrong, I happen to love Mexican food. But it does not love me. Onions, garlic, spicy peppers and chilies….they taste wonderful, but they also stick around to haunt me later.
I came across this recipe on Food.com for Barbacoa. I’ve never heard of Barbacoa before, but this particular recipe is made in the crock pot and I love crock pot dinners, so I thought I’d give it a shot. This recipe also seemed like a great candidate to make low-FODMAP, so I did.
Barbacoa is basically meat that is slow-cooked. It is where the word “barbecue” comes from, according to Wikipedia. It’s origins are in the Caribbean and later became common in Mexico. Wherever it came from, I’m glad I found this particular recipe, because it is delicious.
I recently started using the Monash FODMAP App. If you have IBS and are on a low-FODMAP diet, I highly recommend it. I have to admit that I finally got my first smart phone only six months ago. Now, I don’t know what I’d do with out it. It’s been especially helpful for keeping in contact with my parents as my mom has been in and out of the hospital. I’m also grateful for having access to the Monash App.
The only chili pepper that has been tested so far by Monash are red chili peppers (Capsicum). This pepper is considered low-FODMAP, but since they produce a spicy effect, they can cause discomfort in some people with IBS. Chipotle chilies are jalapeno peppers, which haven’t been tested yet. I suppose one could add a little red chili or powder to the recipe if tolerable (as long as the powder doesn’t have onion or garlic added). Well, I didn’t use any chili peppers and this recipe still was full of flavor and delicious. Easy on my belly too!
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| Cilantro Lime Rice – see link below |
So here is my “easy-on-the-belly” version of this flavorful recipe. I served it with gluten-free white corn tortillas, shredded cheddar, lettuce, tomatoes and a small dollop of sour cream. I recently found out that there is a lactose-free sour cream available called Green Valley, although I have not been fortunate enough to find it in my community. I just use a small amount of the real stuff. This is great served with my Cilantro Lime Rice (photo above).
Easy-On-The-Belly Barbacoa
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 4 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon teaspoon ground cloves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, peeled, smashed kept whole (used only to infuse oil and then discarded)
- 4 -5 lbs chuck roast, trimmed of fat
- 3/4 cup Low-FODMAP Chicken Broth or Stock
- 3 bay leaves
- Gluten-free soft corn tortillas
- Toppings such as lettuce, tomato, shredded cheese and lactose-free sour cream
Instructions
- To make adobo sauce, whisk together the vinegar, lime juice, cumin, oregano, pepper, salt and cloves.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and cook until starting to brown. Remove and discard garlic. Add roast to the skillet and brown on all sides.
- Place roast in a crock pot and pour adobo sauce over top. Pour in the chicken broth or stock and add bay leaves.
- Cook on low all day or on high for six hours.
- Turn to the warming setting and shred the beef with two forks while still in the crock pot.
- Serve with tortillas and desired toppings.
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I will be trying this! my boyfriend eats at chipotle ALL THE TIME. I don't these days. i stick to chips and guac (and eat around the onions).
Thanks for the comment! I hope you like it.
Going to try this with lamb as I can't tolerate beef and I need more slow cooker recipes in my repertoire – thank you!
My boyfriend and I made this for dinner last night. It was SO GOOD! I have a low FODMAP blog of my own. Would you mind if I used this recipe for a post? I would totally credit you & link to this page.
Sure, just send me a link when you finish the post – would love to see!
Mine turned out kind of dry. Any suggestions? I'm wondering if cooking on low is better at preventing that.
That might help. I think it also depends on the cut of meat and how much fat it has. Hope it comes out better next time!
Can you advise as to setting / duration on an instant pot / pressure cooker? Thank you!
I haven’t made this in an Instant Pot, but after just a quick review of some Instant Pot Barbacoa recipes online, it looks like they cook on high pressure for 60 minutes. I’m thinking that will probably work for this recipe too. Hope this helps!
I’m going to try this in my Instant Pot. I would love for you to post IP recipes in the future!
I'm afraid I don't have an Instant Pot, but let us know if the recipe worked in IP! I have heard good things about the IP (we got my mom one for xmas last year), so I am looking into getting one.
This was so delicious and simple to make! I measured out the ingredients and seared the beef the night before, so in the morning, I just had to dump everything in my Crock-Pot. The tangy lime juice and vinegar made for an interesting flavor that I haven’t had before. Only had beef broth, so used that instead of the chicken and it came out just fine. Would make this recipe even if my husband wasn’t doing low FODMAP.
Sounds great, so glad you enjoyed the recipe!