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Barbacoa Tacos

Did you know the roasts sitting in your freezer can become scrumptious barbacoa tacos with a little help from your dutch oven or slow-cooker? This recipe transforms a humble chuck roast into a smoky, savory filling, infused with a blend of spices and aromatics that pay homage to authentic barbacoa preparation.

Barbacoa Tacos

Ingredients

  • 3–3.5 lb Chuck Roast (trimmed and cut into large chunks)
  • 2 tsp Kosher salt
  • 1 tsp Fresh cracked black pepper
  • 1 tbsp Avocado or vegetable oil (for searing)
  • 2 dried Guajillo chiles, stemmed and seeded (mild & smoky, not super hot)
  • 1 chipotle pepper in adobo (just 1, plus 1 tbsp adobo sauce)
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 medium yellow onion, roughly chopped
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano (preferably Mexican oregano)
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/2 cup beef broth (plus more if needed)
  • For serving: warm corn tortillas, fresh cilantro, chopped, white onion, finely diced, lime wedges
  • Optional toppings: Cotija cheese, pickled onions, sliced avocado
Prep time
20 minutes
Cook time
4 hours

Instructions

  1. Prep the chiles: Simmer the guajillo chiles in water for 5 minutes until softened. Drain and set aside.
  2. Make the sauce: Blend the softened guajillo chiles, chipotle pepper + adobo sauce, garlic, onion, vinegar, lime juice, cumin, paprika, oregano, cloves, and beef broth until smooth.
  3. (Add the brown sugar here too if using.)
  4. Heat oil in a large skillet. Season beef chunks with salt and pepper. Sear on all sides until nicely browned.
  5. Dutch Oven (oven method): Preheat oven to 300°F. Cover and cook for 3–4 hours until fork-tender.
  6. Shred beef with forks. Skim fat from the sauce if you like. Toss shredded beef back into the sauce.
  7. Fill warm tortillas with juicy beef. Top with diced onion, cilantro, a squeeze of lime, and any extras you like.
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