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Barbacoa Tacos
Created by: Howcan Team
Ingredients
- 3 lbs beef chuck roast
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 lime, juiced
- 2 tbsp ground cumin
- 2 tbsp dried oregano
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp ground cloves
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 12 corn tortillas
- Toppings: chopped onion, cilantro, lime wedges, salsa, and avocado
Instructions
- In a blender, combine 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar, 3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, 4 cloves garlic, 1 chopped onion, juice of 1 lime, 2 tbsp ground cumin, 2 tbsp dried oregano, 1 tbsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp ground cloves, and salt and pepper to taste. Blend until smooth.
- Cut the 3 lbs beef chuck roast into large chunks and place in a slow cooker. Pour the marinade over the beef and add 1/2 cup beef broth. Stir to coat the beef evenly.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours, until the beef is tender and easily shreds with a fork.
- Once the beef is cooked, remove it from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded beef to the slow cooker and stir to coat it in the cooking juices.
- Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side, until they are pliable.
- To assemble the tacos, place a portion of the barbacoa beef onto each tortilla and top with chopped onion, cilantro, a squeeze of lime juice, salsa, and avocado.
- Serve the barbacoa tacos immediately and enjoy!
Barbacoa tacos have a rich history dating back to the indigenous people of the Caribbean and Mexico. Traditionally, the dish involved slow-cooking meat, often beef or lamb, in an underground pit, resulting in tender, flavorful meat. Today, this beloved dish can be found in many Mexican restaurants, with chefs adding their own unique twists. The best barbacoa tacos can be found in regions like Mexico City, where the meat is marinated in a blend of spices and slow-cooked until it's melt-in-your-mouth tender. The key to perfect barbacoa tacos lies in the seasoning and slow cooking process, ensuring a juicy and flavorful filling for the tacos. Whether it's the traditional pit-cooking method or a modern slow cooker, the result is a delicious and satisfying dish that continues to be a favorite among food enthusiasts.
260 min
6
380 calories
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