Barbacoa Meat
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted October 3, 2026Share
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3 pounds beef cheek meat
1 tablespoon olive oil
0.25 cup salt
2 teaspoons ground cumin
ground black pepper to taste
2 cups water, or more as needed
0.5 yellow onion, halved and thickly sliced
3 cloves garlic, chopped
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Step 1 (Rub 3 pounds beef cheek meat with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 0.25 cup salt, 2 teaspoons ground cumin, and some ground black pepper. Wrap it in aluminum foil and put it in the fridge for 4 hours or overnight.)
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Step 2 (Put 2 cups water into a slow cooker.)
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Step 3 (Put 0.5 sliced yellow onion and 3 chopped garlic cloves around the beef cheek meat in the foil. Wrap the foil tightly around the meat and vegetables. Add another sheet of foil around it and seal it tightly. Put it in the slow cooker.)
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Step 4 (Cook on Low for 7 to 8 hours, adding more water if needed. Remove the foil packet from the slow cooker and shred the meat with 2 forks.)
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 316 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 26g
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Saturated Fat 10g
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Cholesterol 80mg
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Sodium 77mg
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Total Carbohydrate 1g
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Protein 18g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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