Flavorful Barbacoa Tacos Recipe
Flavorful and tender barbacoa beef tacos, perfect for a day off in Houston.
Equipment
- Slow cooker
- Cutting board
- Knife
- Skillet
Ingredients
- 2 pounds beef chuck roast
- 1 large onion chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 chipotle peppers chopped in adobo sauce
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon oregano
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup lime juice
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- ½ cup beef broth
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 1 cup cilantro chopped
- 1 cup onions diced
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
Prepare the Beef:
- Season the beef chuck roast with salt and pepper.2 pounds beef chuck roast, 2 teaspoons salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper
- In a skillet, sear the beef on all sides until browned.
Slow Cook:
- Place the beef in a slow cooker.
- Add chopped onion, minced garlic, chipotle peppers, ground cumin, oregano, lime juice, apple cider vinegar, and beef broth.1 large onion, 4 cloves garlic, 2 chipotle peppers, 1 tablespoon ground cumin, 1 tablespoon oregano, 1/4 cup lime juice, 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar, 1/2 cup beef broth
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours, or until the beef is tender and shreds easily.
Shred the Beef:
- Remove the beef from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks.
- Return the shredded beef to the slow cooker and mix with the juices.
Assemble the Tacos:
- Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet.8 small corn tortillas
- Fill each tortilla with shredded barbacoa beef.
- Top with chopped cilantro and diced onions.1 cup cilantro, 1 cup onions
- Serve with lime wedges.Lime wedges
Notes
Adjust the spice level by adding more or fewer chipotle peppers.
Serve with your favorite taco toppings such as avocado, cheese, or salsa.
Serve with your favorite taco toppings such as avocado, cheese, or salsa.
Nutrition
Calories: 590kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 49gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 2gCholesterol: 156mgSodium: 1517mgPotassium: 1098mgFiber: 7gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 369IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 7mg
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