Chipotle Barbacoa Copycat Recipe - Tender Slow-Roasted Beef
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5.0
12 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
2 hrs
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Total Time
2 hrs 10 mins
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Servings
20
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Calories
479 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Chipotle Barbacoa Copycat Recipe - Tender Slow-Roasted Beef
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Make Chipotle's famous tender, flavorful barbacoa at home with this authentic copycat recipe. Perfect for tacos, salads, and burrito bowls!
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Ingredients
- 4 Guijillo Chilies
- 2 teaspoons cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon ground cloves
- 10 allspice berries
- 1/3 cup Mexican oregano
- 12 sprigs fresh thyme
- 6 garlic cloves
- 1 chopped yellow onion
- 1/3 cup cider vinegar
- 8 pounds beef roast
- salt and pepper to taste
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Instructions
- Toast chilies, cover with boiling water in a deep bowl and set aside for 20 minutes. Grind cumin, cloves, allspice, and oregano in a coffee grinder. Drain soaked chilies, puree Chillies in a blender, ground spices, thyme, garlic, onion, vinegar, and 1/2 cup of water.
- Process mixture until it is smooth. Push mixture through a sieve, and season beef with salt and pepper. Rub paste all over the meat. Arrange in a bowl and allow the meat to marinate for four hours, refrigerated. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.
- Add meat and marinade to the pan.
- Cover the pan with a lid or tightly with aluminum foil. Cook the beef 6 to 7 hours until meat is falling off the bone.
Notes
- ⏰ TIMING IS KEY: Never rush the marinating or cooking process - proper timing ensures the signature tender texture
- 🔥 HOT SHRED TIP: Shred meat while hot for finer, more delicate pieces that better absorb the flavorful juices
- ❄️ STORAGE SMART: Store leftover meat in larger pieces rather than shredded to maintain moisture and prevent drying
Nutrition Information
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Calories
479kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
36g
(12%)
Protein
38g
(76%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Cholesterol
125mg
(42%)
Sodium
159mg
(7%)
Potassium
903mg
(26%)
Fiber
12g
(48%)
Sugar
0g
(0%)
Vitamin A
2995IU
(60%)
Vitamin C
34.9mg
(39%)
Calcium
430mg
(43%)
Iron
23.9mg
(133%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 20Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 479 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 479kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 38g | 76% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 125mg | 42% |
| Sodium | 159mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 903mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 12g | 48% |
| Sugar | 0g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 2995IU | 60% |
| Vitamin C | 34.9mg | 39% |
| Calcium | 430mg | 43% |
| Iron | 23.9mg | 133% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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