Barbacoa Tacos
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
7 hrs 30 mins
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Total Time
7 hrs 45 mins
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Servings
12
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Calories
322 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Barbacoa Tacos
Description
This recipe for Barbacoa Tacos starts by seasoning and searing beef chuck roast pieces, then slow-cooking them with chipotle peppers, green chiles, onions, garlic, and spices including cumin, chili powder, oregano, and ground cloves. The meat cooks in beef broth and vinegar juices with bay leaves, resulting in tender, flavorful beef that shreds easily.
The tacos are assembled using toasted corn or flour tortillas, layered with shredded barbacoa beef, topped with fresh cilantro, thinly sliced radishes, jalapeños, and a squeeze of lime. The combination yields a blend of smoky heat from chipotles, bright acidity from lime, and crunch from radishes balancing the rich meat.
These tacos suit informal meals or gatherings, offering satisfying depth of flavor and varied textures. The broiling step adds a slight toast to the tortillas enhancing flavor and structure.
Ingredients
Barbacoa:
- 3-4 pounds beef chuck roast , cut into 6-8 chunks & fat trimmed
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil , for cooking
- 3 chipotle peppers , from a can of chipotle in adobo
- 4 ounces diced green chiles
- 1 white onion chopped, large
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 lime juice
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons oregano dried
- 1/4 teaspoon cloves ground
- 3/4 cup beef bone broth , or beef broth
- 2 bay leaf
- 5 garlic smashed, cloves
Tacos:
- 12 tortilla corn or flour
- cilantro fresh
- radish thinly sliced
- jalapeño sliced
- lime wedges
Instructions
- Season the beef with salt and pepper. Heat a cast iron skillet on medium-high heat with a tablespoon of vegetable oil and sear the beef for 3-4 minutes on each side.
- Place the beef in the slow cooker with the chipotle peppers, diced green chiles, diced onion, apple cider vinegar, lime juice, cumin, chili powder, ground cloves, dried oregano, bone broth, bay leaves, and smashed garlic cloves. Cook on low for 7-8 hours until the beef falls apart.
- Just before the beef is ready, preheat the broiler and arrange tortillas on a baking sheet. Broil them for 2-3 minutes (keep a close eye on them!) until they begin to toast.
- When the beef is ready, transfer it to a serving bowl and shred with two forks. To make the tacos, layer the beef, cilantro, radishes, and jalapeños on each tortilla. Squeeze lime juice over each taco and serve!
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or ratings.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 322 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 322kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 374mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 497mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 206IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 74mg | 7% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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