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Barbacoa Tacos
These Barbacoa Tacos are savory, a little spicy, and major crowd pleasers! Get ready for a tasty homemade Mexican dinner!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
7 hrs 15 mins
Total Time
7 hrs 45 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 322 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
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 large white onion , chopped
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 limes , juice
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 3/4 cup beef bone broth , or beef broth
- 2 bay leaves
- 5 garlic cloves , smashed
Tacos:
- 12 tortillas, corn or flour
- fresh cilantro
- Thinly sliced radishes
- Sliced Jalapenos
- 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.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
322kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
19g
(6%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
78mg
(26%)
Sodium
374mg
(16%)
Potassium
497mg
(14%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
206IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
74mg
(7%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 322
% 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.