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Barbacoa

Barbacoa is a flavorful Mexican dish traditionally made with slow-cooked beef that is seasoned with spices and herbs. It is often served in tacos, burritos, or as a filling for various Mexican dishes.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef
  • 3 pounds beef chuck roast trimmed and cut into large pieces
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for searing
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 jalapeños fresh jalapeños seeded and chopped
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
For Serving
  • 12 small corn tortillas
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 cup red onion finely diced
  • 1 cup lime wedges

Method
 

Prepare the Beef
  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the beef pieces until browned on all sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.
  2. Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, add chopped onion, jalapeños, and minced garlic. Sauté until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
  3. In a slow cooker, combine the seared beef, sautéed vegetables, cumin, oregano, black pepper, salt, beef broth, and apple cider vinegar.
Cook the Barbacoa
  1. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 8 hours or until the beef is tender and shreds easily with a fork.
  2. Once cooked, remove the beef from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks.
  3. Return the shredded beef to the slow cooker and mix with the juices.
Serve
  1. Warm the corn tortillas on a skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side.
  2. Serve the barbacoa in tortillas topped with fresh cilantro, diced onion, and lime wedges.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2g

Notes

For extra flavor, you can marinate the beef overnight with the spices and vinegar before cooking. Adjust the spiciness by adding more or fewer jalapeños.

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