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Barbacoa

Barbacoa is a traditional Mexican method of cooking meat, usually beef, that involves slow-roasting or steaming it until it becomes tender and flavorful. The meat is typically seasoned with various spices and cooked for several hours until it is juicy and delicious. It is commonly used in tacos, burritos, and other Mexican dishes.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 458
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs beef chuck roast cut into chunks
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce chopped
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 limes juice

Method
 

  1. In a slow cooker, combine the beef, onion, garlic, chipotle peppers, cumin, oregano, cloves, cinnamon, beef broth, and apple cider vinegar. Season with salt and pepper.
  2. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or until the beef is tender and easily shreds with a fork.
  3. Once cooked, shred the beef using two forks and mix in the lime juice.
  4. Serve the Barbacoa in tacos, burritos, or over rice with your favorite toppings like salsa, avocado, and cilantro.
  5. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 458kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 45gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 2gCholesterol: 156mgSodium: 414mgPotassium: 932mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 90IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 108mgIron: 7mg

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