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Three soft tacos filled with barbacoa beef, topped with diced onions, cilantro, and served with lime wedges
Aria Belle

tacos de barbacoa

Savor the authentic taste of tacos de barbacoa! 🌮 Follow our simple recipe for mouthwatering, tender beef tacos that everyone will love!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 minutes
Total Time 4 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 lbs beef chuck roast For the best flavor.
  • 1 medium onion, chopped Adds sweetness.
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced Essential for aroma.
  • 2-3 pieces dried guajillo chilies Soaked and blended.
  • 1 tsp cumin For seasoning.
  • 1 tsp oregano For seasoning.
  • to taste salt and pepper For seasoning.
Optional Additions
  • to taste fresh cilantro, for garnish Adds freshness.
  • 1 lime lime wedges, for serving For a zesty squeeze.
  • as needed tortillas, for serving For assembling tacos.

Equipment

  • 1 Oven-safe pot For searing and slow cooking the beef.
  • 1 Blender For blending the guajillo chilies.
  • 1 Skillet For warming tortillas.

Method
 

Gather Ingredients
  1. Chop the onion and mince the garlic. Soak the guajillo chilies in hot water for 15 minutes, then blend with a bit of the soaking water until smooth. Marinate the beef with the blended chili sauce, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper for at least 1 hour or overnight for best flavor.
Cooking Process
  1. 1. Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
    2. In a large oven-safe pot, sear the marinated beef on all sides until browned.
    3. Add chopped onion and garlic to the pot.
    4. Cover and cook in the oven for 3-4 hours until the beef is tender and easily shredded.
Assembly/Plating
  1. Shred the beef with two forks. Warm the tortillas on a skillet. Fill each tortilla with shredded beef and top with fresh cilantro. Serve with lime wedges on the side.

Notes

Low-Carb Version: Serve the barbacoa in lettuce wraps instead of tortillas for a keto-friendly or low-carb option.