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Barbacoa Tacos

2017-08-01

Recipe Info

  • Servings : 6
  • Cook Time : 4:15 h
  • Ready In : 4:15 h

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 900g beef chuck roast, cut into 1-2 inch chunks
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 tbsp ground cumin
  • 1 tbsp oregano
  • 125ml beef stock
  • 4 chillies, chopped (or to taste)
  • 60ml fresh lime juice
  • 2 tbsps apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tsps salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1⁄4 tsp ground cloves
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 12 tortillas, warmed
  • 1 red onion, diced
  • handful coriander, torn

Method

Step 1

Heat the oil in a pan over medium-high heat in a large heavy bottomed oven safe pot, add the beef and brown on all sides, about 10-15 minutes, before setting aside.

Step 2

Add the onion and cook until tender, about 3-5 minutes. Add the garlic, cumin and oregano and cook for a further minute. Add the broth, chillies, lime juice, vinegar, salt, pepper, cloves and bay leaves, bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer, covered until the meat is pull apart tender, about 3-4 hours.

Step 3

Remove the bay leaves and discard. Remove the beef, shred and place back in the pot.

Step 4

Assemble the tacos in the tortillas with the beef barbacoa, red onions and coriander. Serve.

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