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Hard 1 hr 5 min~380 kcal 9/10
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Beef Barbacoa
Mexican-style slow-cooked beef in a guajillo and spice sauce, shredded for corn tortillas with onion, cilantro, and lime.
Hard⏱️ 3 hr 40 min📖 1 min readServes 6~520 kcal🇲🇽 Mexican🌍 Full translation
25 min prep 180 min cook 15 min rest
- #High Protein
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Timeline
Total 3 h 40 min- Prep25 min
- Resting/Marinating15 min
- Cooking3 h
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
For the meat
- 1.2 kg Beef brisket
For the sauce
- 4 adet Dried guajillo chiles
- 1 adet Yellow onion
- 5 diş Garlic
- 1 yemek kaşığı(~15 ml) Tomato paste
- 2 adet Bay leaves
- 3 yemek kaşığı(~45 ml) Lemon juice
For the spice mix
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Cumin
- 1 çay kaşığı(~5 ml) Oregano
For cooking
- 2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) Vegetable oil
General
- 1.5 tatlı kaşığı(~15 ml) Salt
For serving
- 12 adet Corn tortillas
- 0.5 demet Cilantro
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Instructions
- 1
Soak the dried chiles in hot water for 15 minutes, then remove the stems and seeds.
15 min15:00 - 2
Blend the chiles, onion, garlic, tomato paste, cumin, oregano, lemon juice, and 1 cup of water.
- 3
Cut the beef brisket into large pieces and sear it in the vegetable oil for 10 minutes.
10 min10:00 - 4
Add the chile sauce, bay leaves, salt, and 2 cups of water to the pot.
- 5
Cook the covered pot in a 155°C oven for 2 hours 40 minutes until the meat is tender.
2 hr 40 min160:00 - 6
Shred the meat with two forks and let it come together with the sauce in the pot for 10 more minutes.
10 min10:00 - 7
Warm the corn tortillas and serve the shredded meat with cilantro and lemon.
💡 Tip: Do not choose overly lean beef brisket; during the long cook, the connective tissue melts and gives the meat its pull-apart texture.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve barbacoa like taco night with corn tortillas, onion, cilantro, lime, and optional hot salsa.
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Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Vitamin C
Nutrition (per serving)
~520
kcal calories
38
g protein
36
g carbs
24
g fat
Protein 30%Carbs 28%Fat 42%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
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FAQ
How many servings does Beef Barbacoa make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Beef Barbacoa take?
Prep 25 minutes, cooking 180 minutes, including 15 minutes of passive resting; 220 minutes in total.Is Beef Barbacoa difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Beef Barbacoa have?
Approximately 520 kcal per serving. Protein: 38g, carbs: 36g, fat: 24g.Is Beef Barbacoa allergen-free?
Our algorithm flagged this recipe as free of common allergens. Still, check the ingredient list yourself.Which cuisine does Beef Barbacoa belong to?
This recipe belongs to Mexican cuisine.How many ingredients does Beef Barbacoa need?
This recipe needs 13 ingredients.
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