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Barbacoa Tacos Recipe

Delicious and tender barbacoa beef served on corn tortillas with fresh toppings.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 8 hours
Total Time: 8 hours 20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 400 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 3 lbs beef chuck roast
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
  • ¼ cup lime juice
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon ground cloves
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Corn tortillas
  • Toppings: chopped cilantro, diced onions, lime wedges

Instructions 

  1. Cut the beef into large chunks and season with salt and pepper.
  2. In a slow cooker, combine beef, garlic, onion, chipotle peppers, lime juice, apple cider vinegar, bay leaves, cumin, oregano, and cloves.
  3. Cook on low for 8 hours until the beef is tender and easily shredded.
  4. Shred the beef with two forks and mix it with the juices in the slow cooker.
  5. Serve the barbacoa on corn tortillas with your favorite toppings.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 400kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 600mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 4mg

Keywords

Barbacoa, Tacos
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