Barbacoa Tacos Recipe

Name: Barbacoa Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soups & Stews
Ingredients: 3 pounds chuck roast fat trimmed, cut into 2 inch chunks; 2 teaspoons minced garlic; 2 chipotles in adobo sauce chopped; 2 tablespoons onions dried; 1/4 cup lime juice; 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar; 3 bay leaves; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 tablespoon Mexican oregano dried; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/2 cup beef broth; sour cream optional topping; salsa optional topping; jack shredded cheddar, optional topping

Servings: persons

3 pounds chuck roast fat trimmed, cut into 2 inch chunks
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 chipotles in adobo sauce chopped
2 tablespoons onions dried
1/4 cup lime juice
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
3 bay leaves
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon Mexican oregano dried
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 cup beef broth
sour cream optional topping
salsa optional topping
jack shredded cheddar, optional topping

1
Combine all ingredients in the bowl of a slow cooker. Toss gently to combine. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours, or until the beef is tender and falls apart easily when shredded with a fork.
2
Using two forks, shred the beef into bite-sized pieces inside of the slow cooker. Toss the beef with the juices, then cover and let the barbacoa beef soak up the juices for an extra 10 minutes. Remove the bay leaves. Use a pair of tongs or a slotted spoon to serve the barbacoa beef.
3
If not using immediately, refrigerate the barbacoa beef with its juices in a sealed container for up to 5 days. Or freeze it for up to 3 months.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 pounds chuck roast fat trimmed, cut into 2 inch chunks, 2 teaspoons minced garlic, 2 chipotles in adobo sauce chopped, 2 tablespoons onions dried, and more.

Yes, Barbacoa Tacos falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Barbacoa Tacos

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