Homemade Barbacoa Beef Tacos

Homemade Barbacoa Beef Tacos

Today we’re talking melt in your mouth tender, drool-worthy Homemade Barbacoa Beef Tacos. The beef is super easy to make and braised to perfection. If you love a flavorful meal these are the tacos for you.

Barbacoa Beef Tacos can’t get any easier with this slow roasted meat.

I’m here in Fresno and remember I’m always talking about our delicious Mexican food! What’s amazing is some of the tiniest spots have the very best tacos for only two dollars! Next time you head this way, you let me know and I’ll hook you up with some of our favorites!

Be sure to grill the tortillas. You’ll want some nice charred edges. It really adds a lot of flavor!

So I was thinking about what to make next and I decided my goal was to be able to enjoy a great taqueria meal at home. Of course it had to be easy and use ingredients you have on hand. Most importantly it had to be full of flavor and completely delicious!

Serve up the Barbacoa Beef Tacos with all of your favorite toppings!

My tacos are topped with simple ingredients – fresh jalepanos, radishes and cabbage. But you can always add in chunks of avocado, a squeeze of fresh lime and some nice spicy salsa!

Don’t forget to char the tortillas. If you have a gas stove, that’s easy to do – put them right over the flame. You can to this easily on the grill also. No gas grill? No problem! Toast them in your fry pan until the edges are browned. This extra step (that really only takes minutes!) will give your tacos even more flavor!

Barbacoa Beef Tacos – braised and slow cooked until the meat is fall apart tender!

Here’s how you make Barbacoa Beef – 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 – I used a 3 1/4 pound rump roast. Using a paper towel, blot the meat to remove the moisture. Then coat lightly with olive oil, season generously with salt and pepper. Sear it well on ALL sides – I’m talking a brown crusty sear. Five minutes per side.

Barbacoa Beef Tacos can’t get any easier with this slow roasted meat.

See all the brown bits around the edges of the pot above? That’s the kind of sear you’re looking for. Next remove the roast from the pan and add onions and saute for five minutes, after five minutes add a can of fire roasted and half the seasoning with half the spice mix.

Nestle the roast into the sauteed onions and tomatoes, cover tightly and into the oven it goes. For all of the instructions, print the recipe below!

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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 348 kcal

Ingredients

• 3 pound rump roast 3 to 3 1/2 pound roast
• spice mix
• 1 tbsp cumin
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 2 tsp coriander
• 2 tsp chili powder
• 1/2 tsp oregano
• 1 1/4 tsp salt divided
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 2 white onions peeled and sliced
• 1 14.5 oz. can fire roasted tomatoes
• 1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees

2. First prepare the spice mix. Measure the cumin, garlic, coriander, chili powder, oregano and salt - combine and mix together well, set aside.

3. Next prepare the roast - I used a 3 1/4 pound rump roast. Using a paper towel, blot the meat to remove the moisture. Then coat lightly with olive oil, season generously with salt and pepper. Sear it well on ALL sides - I'm talking a brown crusty sear. Five minutes pre side.

4. Remove the roast from the pan and add onions and sauté for five minutes, after five minutes add a can of fire roasted tomatoes and sprinkle with half the spice mix. Stir well to combine.

5. Then nestle the roast into the sautéed onions and tomatoes. Sprinkle with the remaining spice mix. Cover tightly and insert into a 350 degree oven for three hours. When complete shred with two forks.
   

6. Slice and dice your favorite toppings, toast the tortillas and prepare yourself for an amazing meal!

Nutrition Facts

Barbacoa Beef Tacos

Amount Per Serving

Calories 348 Calories from Fat 135

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 15g 23%

Saturated Fat 4g 20%

Cholesterol 132mg 44%

Sodium 438mg 18%

Potassium 455mg 13%

Total Carbohydrates 3g 1%

Sugars 1g

Protein 46g 92%

Vitamin A 4.4%

Vitamin C 3.5%

Calcium 2.8%

Iron 26.9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

This recipe first appeared on The Melrose Family Site.

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Melt in your mouth tender Homemade Barbacoa Beef Tacos. The beef is easy to make & slow cooked to perfection. If you love big flavor you’ll love this meal!