Best 4 Barbacoa Style Shredded Beef Recipes

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Barbacoa style shredded beef is a Mexican dish that is typically made with beef chuck roast that is slow-cooked in a flavorful broth until tender. It is a popular dish for tacos, burritos, and other Mexican dishes. The beef is traditionally cooked in a pit, but it can also be cooked in a Dutch oven or a slow cooker. There are many different recipes for barbacoa style shredded beef, but they all typically include a combination of spices, such as chili powder, cumin, oregano, and garlic. The beef is usually cooked for several hours until it is fall-apart tender. Once the beef is cooked, it is shredded and served with your favorite toppings.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

BARBACOA-STYLE SHREDDED BEEF



Barbacoa-Style Shredded Beef image

Similar to Chipotle's® barbacoa. Great over nachos, in tacos, and burritos.

Provided by Jack Grigsby III

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 8h39m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (3 pound) beef chuck roast, cut into 6 to 8 chunks
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
½ cup beef broth
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
¼ cup fresh lime juice
4 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped
5 cloves garlic, chopped
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
3 bay leaves

Steps:

  • Season beef chunks with salt and pepper on all sides.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef in batches; cook until browned, about 1 minute per side. Transfer beef to a slow cooker.
  • Combine beef broth, apple cider vinegar, lime juice, chipotle peppers, garlic, cumin, oregano, and cloves in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper and mix well. Pour over beef in the slow cooker. Stir in bay leaves.
  • Cook on Low until beef is fork-tender, 8 to 10 hours.
  • Discard bay leaves. Remove beef and shred using 2 forks. Return beef to the slow cooker to marinate in the sauce for at least 10 more minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 302.8 calories, Carbohydrate 2.6 g, Cholesterol 77.5 mg, Fat 22.9 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 20.3 g, SaturatedFat 8.2 g, Sodium 150.3 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

MEXICAN SHREDDED BEEF - BARBACOA



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Slow cooked beef that is seasoned with Mexican chiles and spices. It is fall apart tender and makes a great taco, burrito or enchilada filler!

Provided by Susie Weinrich

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h50m

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tbsp vegetable oil
3 lb chuck roast ((approx size) cut into 2-3 inch chunks)
2 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp pepper
5 garlic cloves
1 tbsp ground cumin
1 tbsp dried oregano
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tbsp onion powder
3 chipotle chilies in adobo sauce (**see notes)
1/4 cup fresh squeezed lime juice (2 limes)
2 tbsp white vinegar
1 large onion (sliced into 1/4 inch slices )
2 bay leaves
14.5 oz can beef broth

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325°.
  • In a large oven safe pot (with a lid), like a dutch oven, over medium heat on the stove top heat the vegetable oil. While that heats cut your beef into 2-3 inch chunks. Pat them dry with paper towels and season with the salt and pepper.Working in batches, brown all the beef pieces in the oil (on two sides each).Add all the beef back to the pot and remove from the heat.
  • In a blender or food processor add the garlic cloves, cumin, oregano, smoked paprika, onion powder, chipotles in adobo, lime juice, and vinegar. Process until it is a smooth paste.Note: if you need to add a little of the beef broth so it will process smooth, go ahead and do that!
  • Pour the chile mixture over the beef and coat it on all sides.
  • Nestle the cut onions and bay leaves around the beef. Pour the beef broth around the beef, careful not to pour it over the beef, removing the chile paste.
  • Pop the lid on the pot and place in the oven, cook for 2 1/2 hours.
  • Remove the meat to a cutting board or rimmed baking sheet. Shred and chop the beef into bite sized pieces/shreds.
  • Optional - add the beef back to the broth and onions in the pot (remove the bay leaves and discard). Or you can strain some of the onions out and add to the beef.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 490 kcal, Carbohydrate 8 g, Protein 45 g, Fat 32 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, Cholesterol 156 mg, Sodium 1316 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

BARBACOA - MEXICAN SHREDDED BEEF



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This Mexican shredded beef swimming in ranchero chile sauce will remind you of the barbacoa from Chipotle. It's juicy, tender, and the sauce is mildly spicy and rich with flavor.

Provided by Chef Sara Furcini

Categories     Main Course

Time 7h

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 pounds chuck roast beef or top loin
2 bay leaves
6 garlic cloves (roughly chopped)
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon dried thyme
2 ¼ teaspoons salt
½ cup water
3 dried ancho chiles (wiped clean, stemmed, slit open, seeded, and deveined)
1 garlic clove (roughly chopped)
3 tomatillos (rinsed and halved)
½ small white onion (chopped (½ cup))
½ cup hot water

Steps:

  • To the base of a crockpot/slow cooker, add the beef, bay leaves, garlic, oregano, cumin, thyme, and salt. Set to cook on low for 8 hours (Note: After 6 hours have passed, use a fork to shred the beef and add the ranchero sauce. You may serve the beef as soon as the sauce has warmed, either 7 or 8 hours.
  • In a food processor or blender, combine the chiles, garlic, tomatillos, onion, and water. Blend to form a thick, smooth sauce. Add to the shredded beef inside the crockpot. Use the remaining 1 to 2 hours to heat the ranchero sauce and infuse the beef with flavor. To serve, remove the bay leaves, then scoop the beef along with the juices and serve hot. Leftover barbacoa may be stored for up to 1 week in a sealed container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 71 kcal, Carbohydrate 15 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 890 mg, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 8 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SLOW COOKER BARBACOA-STYLE BEEF TACOS RECIPE BY TASTY



Slow Cooker Barbacoa-Style Beef Tacos Recipe by Tasty image

These aren't your average beef tacos. Made with succulent beef chuck roast slow-cooked over eight hours in a blend of chipotles and herbs, this dish will be a crowd pleaser at every family dinner or potluck. If you somehow have any leftover barbacoa, toss it into your next salad or serve it with a side of rice and beans.

Provided by Scott Loitsch

Categories     Dinner

Time 8h30m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

3 lb beef chuck roast
pepper, to taste
salt, to taste
oil, a drizzle
4 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped
5 cloves garlic, chopped
1 tablespoon ground cumin
3 teaspoons dried oregano
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
½ cup beef broth
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
¼ cup fresh lime juice
3 bay leaves
flour tortilla, or corn tortillas
rice, cooked
pico de gallo
shredded cheese
sour cream
guacamole
fresh cilantro leaf
avocado, sliced

Steps:

  • Cut the beef into 6-8 large chunks. Season all over with pepper and salt.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the beef, in batches if necessary, on all sides, until browned. Transfer the seared meat to a slow cooker.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the chipotles, garlic, cumin, oregano, cloves, salt, pepper, beef broth, apple cider vinegar, and lime juice. Mix well.
  • Pour the marinade over the beef in the slow cooker and add the bay leaves. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours, until the meat can be shredded easily.
  • Remove and discard the bay leaves. Remove and shred the beef, then return to the slow cooker to marinate in the sauce for at least 10 more minutes, or until ready to serve.
  • To serve, add the shredded beef to your choice of tortillas with your favorite toppings.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 395 calories, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 54 grams, Sugar 1 gram

Tips:

  • Choose the right cut of beef. Chuck roast or brisket are ideal for barbacoa because they are tough cuts that become tender when cooked slowly.
  • Sear the beef before braising it. This will help to develop flavor and color.
  • Use a flavorful braising liquid. Beef broth, water, and spices are essential, but you can also add vegetables, herbs, and even beer or wine.
  • Cook the beef until it is fall-apart tender. This will take several hours, but it is worth the wait.
  • Shred the beef before serving. You can use a fork or two forks to shred the beef, or you can use a meat shredder.
  • Serve the barbacoa with your favorite toppings. Common toppings include tortillas, rice, beans, cheese, sour cream, and guacamole.

Conclusion:

Barbacoa is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways. It is a great option for a party or potluck, and it is also a great way to use up leftover beef. With a little planning and effort, you can make barbacoa at home that is just as good as anything you would find in a restaurant.

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