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Easy Barbacoa Beef Tacos
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Barbacoa Beef Tacos

Barbacoa Beef Tacos can't get any easier or more delicious with this slow roasted meat.
Course Lunch or Dinner
Cuisine Mexican
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 45 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 348kcal
Author Deb Clark

Ingredients

  • 3 pound chuck roast 3 to 3 ½ pound roast
  • 2 chipotle peppers minced
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoon coriander
  • 2 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon oregano
  • 1 ¼ teaspoon salt divided
  • 14 ounce beef broth
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 2 limes juiced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
  • First prepare the spice mix. Measure the cumin, garlic, coriander, chili powder, oregano and salt - combine and mix together well, set aside.
  • Next prepare the roast - Using a paper towel, blot the meat to remove the moisture. Then coat lightly with olive oil, season generously with salt and pepper and the seasoning mix. Sear it well on ALL sides - I'm talking a brown crusty sear. Five minutes per side.
  • Add the remaining ingredients.Cover tightly and insert into a 350 degree oven for three hours. When complete shred with two forks.
  • Makes super tasty tacos and delicious over rice. Serve with your favorite toppings, enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 348kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 46g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 132mg | Sodium: 438mg | Potassium: 455mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 220IU | Vitamin C: 2.9mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 4.8mg