Beef Barbacoa

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5.0

27 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    4 hrs 10 mins

  • Total Time

    4 hrs 20 mins

  • Servings

    10 servings

  • Calories

    460 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

Beef Barbacoa

Beef Barbacoa roasted low and slow in the oven crusted with a flavorful spicy chipotle chili vinegar mix makes the ultimate Mexican beef tacos, burritos and more.

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Ingredients

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  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 5 lbs chuck roast
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 lime zested and juiced
  • 3 chipotle chilis in adobo sauce
  • 2 cups beef broth
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Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
  2. Add the vinegar, bay leaf, garlic, cumin, oregano, cloves, lime juice, lime zest and chilis with sauce into a food processor and process until smooth.
  3. Add vegetable oil on medium high heat, season the beef with salt and pepper and sear beef on all sides, then turn off the heat and add in the beef broth and pour over the sauce slowly (try to keep it on top of the beef).
  4. Cover and bake for 4 hours then remove from the oven and shred apart before serving.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 460kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 44g (88%) Fat 30g (46%) Saturated Fat 14g (70%) Cholesterol 156mg (52%) Sodium 886mg (37%) Potassium 811mg (23%) Fiber 1g (4%) Vitamin A 270IU (5%) Vitamin C 2.3mg (3%) Calcium 59mg (6%) Iron 5.6mg (31%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 460 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 460kcal 23%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 44g 88%
Fat 30g 46%
Saturated Fat 14g 70%
Cholesterol 156mg 52%
Sodium 886mg 37%
Potassium 811mg 17%
Fiber 1g 4%
Vitamin A 270IU 5%
Vitamin C 2.3mg 3%
Calcium 59mg 6%
Iron 5.6mg 31%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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