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