Beef Barbacoa
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5.0
33 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
3 hrs
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Total Time
3 hrs 10 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
639 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Beef Barbacoa
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Beef barbacoa made easy! This recipe features tender beef and a spicy sauce made with three different hot peppers, served shredded. It will melt in your mouth in the best way possible!
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Ingredients
- 2 whole dried Guajillo peppers soaked, stemmed, and seeded
- 2 whole dried ancho peppers soaked, stemmed, and seeded
- 3 to 5 pounds beef chuck roast
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 teaspoons salt divided
- 4 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 1 whole Chipotle Pepper in Adobo Sauce
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Place the dried guajillo peppers and ancho peppers in a bowl or jar. Fill the container with water until the peppers are covered. Soak 1 to 4 hours or until softened.
- Preheat the oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Season the beef with black pepper and 2 teaspoons salt. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large cast iron pot over high heat. Sear the meat on all sides. Once the meat is seared, remove the pot from the heat and set aside.
- Combine the guajillo peppers, ancho peppers, chipotle pepper, garlic, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, remaining 1 teaspoon salt, oregano, cinnamon, remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, and water in a blender. Blend until smooth, adding more water if necessary to thin the sauce out enough to blend.
- Pour the sauce over the meat in the pot. Cover and place in the oven. Braise for a minimum of 3 hours, until the meat is tender and easily shreds with a fork.
- Use two forks to shred the beef. Serve warm.
Notes
- *Braising can take between 3-8 hours, depending on the size and cut of beef. Aim for an internal temperature of 203 degrees Fahrenheit to easily shred the meat.
- Place seasoned chuck roast in a slow cooker. Make sauce according to directions and pour over meat. Cook on high 6 hours, or low 8 to 10 hours.
- Use the sear setting to sear seasoned roast. Make sauce and pour over meat. Cook on the beef/stew setting for about 70 minutes.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
639kcal
(32%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
58g
(116%)
Fat
44g
(68%)
Saturated Fat
16g
(80%)
Cholesterol
208mg
(69%)
Sodium
676mg
(28%)
Potassium
1009mg
(29%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
80IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
0.7mg
(1%)
Calcium
59mg
(6%)
Iron
6.5mg
(36%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 639 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 639kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 58g | 116% |
| Fat | 44g | 68% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Cholesterol | 208mg | 69% |
| Sodium | 676mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 1009mg | 21% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 80IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 59mg | 6% |
| Iron | 6.5mg | 36% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
33 reviews
Excellent
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