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Barbacoa Mexican slow-cooked beef served in tortillas

Barbacoa (Mexican Slow-Cooked Beef)

Barbacoa is a traditional Mexican dish originally made from slow-cooked meats in an earthen pit, wrapped in banana leaves. The specialty of the dish is the slow cooking, which makes the meat tender and allows the spices to fully infuse. Barbacoa is often served on festive occasions or family gatherings, with tortillas, lime, and fresh cilantro. This dish is not only delicious, but also reflects a deep respect for the traditions of Mexican cuisine.

Prep Time 20 min
Preparation 8 hr
Total 8 hr 20 min
450 Kcal
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Ingredients for this recipe

Servings: 6
⭕ 1.5 kg Beef Chuck or Shank
⭕ 1 db Yellow Onion (quartered)
⭕ 5 cloves Garlic (crushed)
⭕ 2 db Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce (or dried)
⭕ 1 db Cinnamon Stick
⭕ 1 tsp Dried Oregano
⭕ 1 tsp Ground Cumin
⭕ 2 db Bay Leaves
⭕ 100 ml Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice
⭕ 50 ml Apple Juice or Apple Cider Vinegar
⭕ 500 ml Water
⭕ 1 tbsp Salt
⭕ 10 g Fresh Cilantro (for serving)
⭕ 8 db Tortilla Wraps (for serving)

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    Preparation Steps

    1

    Cut the beef into large chunks and place in a large pot or slow cooker.

    2

    Add the quartered onion, crushed garlic, chipotle peppers, cinnamon stick, oregano, ground cumin, and bay leaves.

    3

    Pour in the orange juice and apple juice or apple cider vinegar, then add 500 ml of water. Season with salt to taste.

    4

    Cover the pot and cook on low heat for 6-8 hours, or until the beef is very tender and easily shredded.

    5

    Once the beef is cooked, remove it from the pot and shred it with two forks. Strain the cooking liquid and mix it with the shredded beef to keep it moist.

    6

    Serve the Barbacoa in warm tortilla wraps, sprinkle with fresh cilantro, and offer lime wedges. Serve with beans or rice as a side dish.