Authentic Barbacoa Tacos

Dive into the bold and smoky flavors of Authentic Barbacoa Tacos, a classic Mexican dish that's rich, tender, and packed with spice. This recipe features slow-cooked beef chuck roast, simmered for hours in a tantalizing blend of chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, garlic, and warming spices like cumin and cloves, ensuring every bite is juicy and flavorful. Served on warm corn tortillas and topped with fresh cilantro and a zesty squeeze of lime, these tacos deliver an unbeatable combination of heat, tang, and freshness. Perfect for family dinners or festive gatherings, this hearty dish is easy to prepare in a slow cooker, making it ideal for busy days. Whether you're craving an authentic taco night or looking to impress, these Barbacoa Tacos will not disappoint!

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:480 mins

Total Time:495 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 pounds beef chuck roast
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 large white onion
• 6 large garlic cloves
• 3 pieces chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves
• 3 leaves bay leaves
• 1.5 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1.5 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 12 pieces corn tortillas
• 0.5 cup fresh cilantro
• 1 large lime

Directions

Step 1

Trim excess fat from the beef chuck roast and cut it into large chunks, about 3-4 inches wide.

Step 2

In a large pan over medium heat, add vegetable oil. Sear the beef chunks until browned on all sides, about 3-4 minutes per side. Transfer seared beef to a slow cooker.

Step 3

Peel and finely chop the white onion and crush the garlic cloves. Add them to the slow cooker with the beef.

Step 4

In a blender, combine the chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, ground cumin, dried oregano, ground cloves, apple cider vinegar, beef broth, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth.

Step 5

Pour the blended sauce over the beef in the slow cooker. Add the bay leaves.

Step 6

Cover and cook on low for 8 hours, or until the beef is extremely tender and easy to shred with a fork.

Step 7

Remove the bay leaves and use two forks to shred the beef directly in the slow cooker, mixing with the juices.

Step 8

Warm corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat, flipping occasionally until soft and pliable.

Step 9

Assemble the tacos by placing a generous portion of barbacoa on each tortilla. Top with freshly chopped cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice.

Step 10

Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2882 grams (2882.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5216

Total Fat 320.10g	410%
Saturated Fat 116.10g	581%
Polyunsaturated Fat 16.90g
Cholesterol 1021mg	340%
Sodium 6682mg	291%
Total Carbohydrate 312.70g	114%
Dietary Fiber 49.40g	176%
Total Sugars 16.90g
Protein 293.90g	588%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 741mg	57%
Iron 52mg	288%
Potassium 5762mg	123%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 54.3%

Protein: 22.2%

Carbs: 23.6%