Barbacoa

Name: Barbacoa
Prep time: 10 h
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 13 h
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 2.5-3 lbs chuck roast; 4 chipotle peppers in adobo (~1/2 a can); 1/2 onion; 2 Tbsp. rice wine vinegar; 2 Tbsp. lime juice; 2 tsp. cumin; 2 tsp. chili powder; 2 tsp. oregano; 1/8 tsp. ground cloves; 5 cloves of garlic, smashed; 3/4 cup broth (beef or chicken); 3 bay leaves; Salt and pepper, to taste

Jenae Lawson

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Main dishes

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March 4, 2024

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last updated

July 20, 2024

Tacos

Corn tortillas
Chopped onion
Cilantro
Lime

Sides

Refried beans
Mexican rice

Barbacoa

Yield: 6 servings

Prep Time: 10 hours

Cook Time: 3 hours

Total Time: 13 hours

A spicy, unique shredded beef.

Ingredients

2.5-3 lbs chuck roast
4 chipotle peppers in adobo (~1/2 a can)
1/2 onion
2 Tbsp. rice wine vinegar
2 Tbsp. lime juice
2 tsp. cumin
2 tsp. chili powder
2 tsp. oregano
1/8 tsp. ground cloves
5 cloves of garlic, smashed
3/4 cup broth (beef or chicken)
3 bay leaves
Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

Cut meat into 3-4” pieces. Cover with salt and pepper. Brown on medium-high (6) in a cast iron skillet until well charred.
Add chipotle peppers, onion, and some broth to a food processor. Blend until smooth.
Pour everything into a 9”x13” dish. Cover with tin foil and bake at 300°F for 3 hours.