Spicy Barbacoa Soft Tacos Recipe

Name: Spicy Barbacoa Soft Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds Beef Chuck Roasts (any Major Fat Trimmed); 1 can (7 Oz. Size) Chipotle Peppers In Their Adobo Sauce; 1 Tablespoon Cumin; 1 Tablespoon Chili Powder; 1 teaspoon Onion Powder; 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder; 1 Tablespoon Mexican Oregano; 1 pinch Coarse Salt And Freshly Ground Pepper; 1 teaspoon Butter; 2 ears Corn; 1 teaspoon Garlic Salt; 2 whole Avocados; 1/4 cups Fresh Cilantro Leaves; 2 Tablespoons Lime Juice; 8 whole Spinach Flour Tortillas (or Whatever You Want!); 1 cup Fresh Salsa

Servings: persons

2 pounds Beef Chuck Roasts (any Major Fat Trimmed)
1 can (7 Oz. Size) Chipotle Peppers In Their Adobo Sauce
1 Tablespoon Cumin
1 Tablespoon Chili Powder
1 teaspoon Onion Powder
1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
1 Tablespoon Mexican Oregano
1 pinch Coarse Salt And Freshly Ground Pepper
1 teaspoon Butter
2 ears Corn
1 teaspoon Garlic Salt
2 whole Avocados
1/4 cups Fresh Cilantro Leaves
2 Tablespoons Lime Juice
8 whole Spinach Flour Tortillas (or Whatever You Want!)
1 cup Fresh Salsa

1
Place the beef, chipotle peppers in their adobo sauce, cumin, chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder and Mexican oregano into a slow cooker.
2
Throw in a pinch of salt and pepper, too.
3
Turn it on medium and cook for 6 hours.
4
Flip the meat every 2 hours or so.
5
During the last hour, take 2 forks and shred the meat, right there in the pot.
6
Close the lid and let it finish cooking.
7
You have no idea how good your life smells right now.
8
Heat an indoor or outdoor grill to medium high.
9
Smear the butter over the corn and sprinkle with garlic salt.
10
Grill until the corn has blistered on all sides, about 10 minutes.
11
Remove from grill and cut the kernels off the cobs.
12
Mash the avocados in a bowl.
13
Toss in the cilantro, lime juice, another pinch of salt and mash, mash, mash.
14
Gauc, there you go.
15
Heat the tortillas in the oven or microwave.
16
Arrange some of the amazing spicy barbacoa in the center of each tortilla.
17
Top with guacamole, salsa and grilled corn.
18
Garnish with cilantro and another squeeze of lime and seriously.
19
Ugh.

733

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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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: 2 pounds Beef Chuck Roasts (any Major Fat Trimmed), 1 can (7 Oz. Size) Chipotle Peppers In Their Adobo Sauce, 1 Tablespoon Cumin, 1 Tablespoon Chili Powder, and more.

Yes, Spicy Barbacoa Soft 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Spicy Barbacoa Soft Tacos

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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