The word Barbacoa refers to slow cooking. Here, in this recipe, chuck roast is cooked in a slow cooker until fall apart tender having limitless possibilities; stuff into the tortillas, make chili or save some to use later in simple lunch recipes. You can use the remaining cooking liquid as a beef stock in Mexican inspired soups & stews.

This recipe can be a warm and spicy addition to many variations of Spanish dinner ideas. It can be served as a party appetizer with chips or side dish for a large number of people. After a quick half-hour soak of the beans, simply combine all of the ingredients in a crock pot and let your crock do the work for you.

Use your Instapot to make the most tender short ribs ever! The succulent ribs are infused with the complex flavors of ancho chilis, chipotles, brewed coffee and aromatic spices. The meat falls off the bone and the veggies are delightfully tender. Don't forget to drizzle some savory red-eye gravy on top!