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Slow Cooker Barbacoa Beef

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Slow cooker barbacoa beef simmers all day in smoky chipotle, tangy lime, and warm spices until it falls apart . It’s perfect for tacos, burritos, bowls, or nachos, all with that taquería-style flavor at home. Why I’m Obsessed with This Barbacoa Melt-in-Your-Mouth Tender : The slow cooker does all the work, turning beef into juicy, fall-apart perfection. Dry, chewy beef? Not on my watch. Better Than Chipotle : My hubby swears this recipe beats his go-to Chipotle order (I agree). It’s restaurant flavor without leaving home. Locked in Flavor : I sear the beef before it goes in the slow cooker to give the barbacoa a rich, smoky depth you can’t get by tossing it straight in raw. Barbacoa Beef Ingredients How to Make Slow Cooker Barbacoa Beef Taking the time to get that perfect sear and then cooking low and slow all day pays off big with the most tender, delicious beef barbacoa recipe. Serve this beef barbacoa in tacos , burritos , nachos , quesadillas, the possibili...
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Super Easy Crockpot Mashed Potatoes

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You MUST TRY these crockpot mashed potatoes! They are so creamy and delicious and super easy to make! Which makes them the perfect side for any meal. The Scoop on Why These Potatoes Rule I t’s basically hands-off! Toss the potatoes in the crockpot and let it do the work while you tackle the rest of your day. Fewer dishes = happy you! Everything cooks in one pot, which means less mess and more time to actually enjoy dinner. You’re in control! Like them chunky, smooth, or whipped? You get to decide to mash, mix, or rice them however you love best. A Reader’s Review Fantastic! Made them today for Thanksgiving, and this is how I’ll always make mashed potatoes from now on. Great and easy! Thanks – Brenda Slow Cooker Mashed Potato Ingredients Broth Swap: Chicken broth or vegetable broth can replace water, but the potatoes may turn beige. Milk or Cream: Milk or heavy cream can replace half & half, but warm it first so the potatoes absorb...
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Fried Pickle Dip

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Meet my Fried Pickle Dip…a viral take on my popular pickle dip ! The toasted bread crumbs elevate the flavors with the crunchy “fried” texture. The Insider Scoop on This Fried Pickle Dip Crunch in Every Bite: My secret is to layer the toasted bread crumbs inside so every scoop has that fried pickle crunch. All the Pickle Love: I tested this until the creaminess and tang hit just right. It’s packed with dill pickle flavor (because you know I’m obsessed)! Make-Ahead Friendly: This dip never lasts long at my house. You can prep it ahead, and it still tastes like heaven when served. Fried Pickle Dip Ingredients Dill Pickles: Use your favorite brand of dill pickle! Dab the chopped pickles with a paper towel to absorb any extra moisture. This prevents your dip from being runny. Cream Cheese: Be sure to use softened cream cheese so your dip mixes well. Panko Bread Crumbs: No substitutions here… Panko is a must! It’s the key to getting that perfect crunchy “fried” ...
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