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Beef Barbacoa – Mexican Pulled Beef Recipe

Beef Barbacoa – Mexican Pulled Beef Recipe


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  • Author: admin
  • Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Non-Vegetarian

Description

Beef Barbacoa is a flavorful and tender Mexican pulled beef dish that is perfect for tacos, burritos, nachos, or rice bowls. This recipe yields juicy, shredded beef infused with a rich blend of spices and chilies.


Ingredients

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For the Barbacoa:

  • 3 pounds beef chuck roast, cut into large chunks
  • 3 dried guajillo or ancho chilies, stemmed and seeded
  • 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
  • 1 onion, quartered
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Sauce: Simmer dried chilies in water, then blend with chipotle pepper, onion, garlic, vinegar, lime juice, cumin, oregano, cloves, salt, and pepper.
  2. Sear the Beef: Brown beef chunks, then remove from the pot.
  3. Cook the Barbacoa: Combine blended sauce with beef, bay leaves, and beef broth. Cook using stovetop, oven, slow cooker, or pressure cooker methods.
  4. Shred and Serve: Once beef is tender, shred it with forks, mix with the sauce, and serve.

Notes

  • Barbacoa is versatile for various dishes.
  • Leftovers can be frozen for up to 3 months.
  • Adjust spice level by varying chipotle quantity.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4 hours
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/8 recipe
  • Calories: 390
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 520mg
  • Fat: 23g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 1g
  • Carbohydrates: 6g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 39g
  • Cholesterol: 115mg