Nourish & Restore: Slow Cooker Barbacoa Burrito Bowls 🌯

At Roam Chiropractic, we believe that eating well doesn’t have to be boring — or stressful! In fact, nourishing your body with delicious, anti-inflammatory meals can actually enhance your chiropractic care, support your joints, and keep you energized between appointments.

That’s why we’re excited to share one of our favorite slow cooker meals: homemade barbacoa burrito bowls. They’re flavorful, comforting, packed with protein, and easy on your spine (and schedule). 🥳

🦴 Why Chiropractors Care About What’s on Your Plate

Chiropractic care goes beyond adjustments — it’s about creating a lifestyle that supports a strong spine, a healthy nervous system, and whole-body vitality. And nutrition plays a big role.

Here’s why this recipe works well with your wellness goals:

✅ High in protein to support muscle and joint repair

✅ Slow-cooked for easy digestion and gut-friendliness plus easy for a busy schedule

✅ Customizable with anti-inflammatory toppings like avocado, greens, and fermented veggies

✅ Gluten- and grain-free options available, making it suitable for most wellness-focused diets

Eating well = healing well. And when your meals are nutrient-dense and delicious, your body thanks you. 🙌

🥩 Slow Cooker Barbacoa Recipe (Easy & Flavorful)

This recipe is perfect for meal prep and makes your house smell amazing. It’s naturally dairy-free, gluten-free, and can be grain-free depending on your bowl base.

🛒 Ingredients:

3–4 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into large chunks
3–4 cloves garlic, minced
1 small yellow onion, chopped
3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (for smoky heat)
1 tbsp adobo sauce (from the can)
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar or lime juice
2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp sea salt
½ tsp ground cloves
¾ cup beef broth (or bone broth for bonus joint support!)
Optional: 1 tbsp tomato paste for added richness

🍲 Instructions:

Add all ingredients to a slow cooker and toss to coat the beef.
Cover and cook on Low for 8-12 hours or until meat is very tender.
Shred the beef with two forks and mix it into the juices.
Let it sit for 10–15 minutes before serving to soak up flavor.

Pro tip: Leftovers get even better the next day! Or spread out on a baking sheet and place in the oven for 10-20 minutes to get some pieces a little crispy for some crunch!

🌯 Build Your Burrito Bowl

Choose a base and build your perfect bowl:

Base ideas:

🥦 Cauliflower rice (grain-free, low-carb)

🍚 Cilantro-lime rice

🥬 Chopped romaine or mixed greens

🌽Corn or flour tortillas and make burritos or tacos instead!

Topping ideas:

🥑 Sliced avocado or guacamole (healthy fats for joint support!)

🥗 Salsa or pico de gallo

🌶️ Pickled onions or jalapeños

🌽 Roasted veggies or black beans

🍋 Squeeze of lime & fresh cilantro

These toppings are packed with vitamins, antioxidants, and fiber, all supporting your body’s recovery, immune health, and digestion.

🧠 The Mind-Body Connection: Nourishment & Nervous System

Good food fuels your nervous system, which is the core focus of chiropractic care. Your body relies on key nutrients — like B vitamins, magnesium, and amino acids — to support muscle function, nerve communication, and healing.

When you nourish your body with whole, clean meals like this, you’re enhancing the benefits of your adjustments and giving your spine what it needs to stay aligned and supported.

🥣 Make It Easy: Batch, Freeze & Reheat

Barbacoa freezes beautifully! Portion leftovers into freezer-safe containers and enjoy ready-to-go meals on busy days. That means fewer last-minute fast food runs and more consistent, spine-friendly eating habits. 💪

💬 From Our Clinic Kitchen to Yours

At Roam Chiropractic we love sharing simple, healing meals that align with your goals — whether it’s pain relief, improved mobility, or simply feeling better in your own body.

This week, give this slow cooker barbacoa a try — your taste buds, joints, and nervous system will thank you. And don’t forget to schedule your next adjustment to keep everything working in harmony. 🧘‍♀️✨