Barbacoa Tacos

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Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 8 hours
Servings: 2
Calories: 1018kcal

Ingredients

Barbacoa Beef

  • 1/2 TBSP Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 12 oz Beef chuck roast
  • 1/2 tsp Paprika
  • 1/2 tsp Chili powder
  • 1 oz Chipotle sauce (optional)
  • 2 cups Beef broth
  • 1 TBSP Apple cider vinegar
  • 1 Lime juiced
  • 1/4 Onion chopped
  • 1 clove Garlic chopped
  • 1/4 TBSP Oregano
  • 1/2 tsp Ground cumin
  • 1 Bay leaf
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste

Guacamole

  • 1 Avocado pitted
  • 2 tsp Fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 clove Garlic minced
  • 1 TBSP Lime juice
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 oz Tortilla chips

Tacos

  • 4 Soft taco shells
  • 1/4 cup Tomato diced (optional)
  • 1/2 cup White cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 TBSP Jalapeño pepper chopped (optional)

Virgin Margarita

  • 12 oz Water cold
  • 4 oz Orange juice cold
  • 1/2 cup Lime juice
  • 2 TBSP Honey or agave syrup
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Instructions

  • Prep all ingredients per the instructions above.
  • Sear beef: Heat olive oil in a cast-iron pan over medium-high heat. Sear beef on each side until browned. Transfer to a slow cooker.
  • Deglaze pan: Pour a small amount of broth or water into the hot pan, scrape browned bits, and pour into a slow cooker.
  • Add seasonings and liquids: Add paprika, chili powder, chipotle sauce (if using), broth, vinegar, lime juice, onion, garlic, oregano, cumin, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
  • Cook beef: Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 6–8 hours, until beef is fork-tender.
  • Shred beef: Shred with two forks and mix back into the sauce.
  • Make guacamole: Mash avocado until smooth. Stir in cilantro, garlic, and lime juice. Season with salt. Refrigerate until serving.
  • Warm tortillas: Heat tortillas in a dry skillet 30–60 seconds per side until soft.
  • Make virgin margarita: In a pitcher, mix honey or agave, water, orange juice, and lime juice until combined.
  • Assemble tacos: Fill taco shells with shredded beef. Add tomato, cheese, and jalapeño if desired. Serve with guacamole, tortilla chips, and virgin margarita.

Nutrition

Calories: 1018kcal | Carbohydrates: 81g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 60g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 28g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 146mg | Sodium: 1417mg | Potassium: 1688mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 1279IU | Vitamin C: 82mg | Calcium: 372mg | Iron: 7mg

Barbacoa Tacos

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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Servings 2
Calories 1018 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

Barbacoa Beef

  • 1/2 TBSP Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 12 oz Beef chuck roast
  • 1/2 tsp Paprika
  • 1/2 tsp Chili powder
  • 1 oz Chipotle sauce (optional)
  • 2 cups Beef broth
  • 1 TBSP Apple cider vinegar
  • 1 Lime juiced
  • 1/4 Onion chopped
  • 1 clove Garlic chopped
  • 1/4 TBSP Oregano
  • 1/2 tsp Ground cumin
  • 1 Bay leaf
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste

Guacamole

  • 1 Avocado pitted
  • 2 tsp Fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 clove Garlic minced
  • 1 TBSP Lime juice
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 oz Tortilla chips

Tacos

  • 4 Soft taco shells
  • 1/4 cup Tomato diced (optional)
  • 1/2 cup White cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 TBSP Jalapeño pepper chopped (optional)

Virgin Margarita

  • 12 oz Water cold
  • 4 oz Orange juice cold
  • 1/2 cup Lime juice
  • 2 TBSP Honey or agave syrup

Instructions
 

  • Prep all ingredients per the instructions above.
  • Sear beef: Heat olive oil in a cast-iron pan over medium-high heat. Sear beef on each side until browned. Transfer to a slow cooker.
  • Deglaze pan: Pour a small amount of broth or water into the hot pan, scrape browned bits, and pour into a slow cooker.
  • Add seasonings and liquids: Add paprika, chili powder, chipotle sauce (if using), broth, vinegar, lime juice, onion, garlic, oregano, cumin, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
  • Cook beef: Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 6–8 hours, until beef is fork-tender.
  • Shred beef: Shred with two forks and mix back into the sauce.
  • Make guacamole: Mash avocado until smooth. Stir in cilantro, garlic, and lime juice. Season with salt. Refrigerate until serving.
  • Warm tortillas: Heat tortillas in a dry skillet 30–60 seconds per side until soft.
  • Make virgin margarita: In a pitcher, mix honey or agave, water, orange juice, and lime juice until combined.
  • Assemble tacos: Fill taco shells with shredded beef. Add tomato, cheese, and jalapeño if desired. Serve with guacamole, tortilla chips, and virgin margarita.

Nutrition

Calories: 1018kcalCarbohydrates: 81gProtein: 49gFat: 60gSaturated Fat: 19gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 28gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 146mgSodium: 1417mgPotassium: 1688mgFiber: 13gSugar: 27gVitamin A: 1279IUVitamin C: 82mgCalcium: 372mgIron: 7mg
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