Tacos de barbacoa

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Sure! Here’s a recipe for tacos de barbacoa:

Ingredients:

For the Barbacoa:

  • 2 lbs beef chuck roast or beef brisket
  • 4 dried guajillo chiles
  • 2 dried ancho chiles
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 tablespoon cumin seeds
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 2 bay leaves
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

For the Tacos:

  • Corn tortillas
  • Chopped onions
  • Chopped cilantro
  • Lime wedges
  • Salsa of your choice

Instructions:

  1. Prepare the Chiles:
    • Heat a skillet over medium heat. Toast the guajillo and ancho chiles for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Be careful not to burn them.
    • Remove the stems and seeds from the chiles, then place them in a bowl and cover with hot water. Let them soak for about 20 minutes.
  2. Make the Sauce:
    • Drain the chiles and place them in a blender with a little of the soaking water, garlic, onion, cumin seeds, oregano, paprika, and cloves. Blend until smooth. Add more water if needed to achieve a smooth consistency.
  3. Prepare the Meat:
    • Season the beef with salt and pepper.
    • Heat vegetable oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown the beef on all sides, then remove it from the pot and set aside.
  4. Cook the Barbacoa:
    • In the same pot, add the chile sauce and cook for a few minutes, stirring occasionally.
    • Return the beef to the pot, and add apple cider vinegar, beef broth, and bay leaves.
    • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 3-4 hours, or until the meat is tender and easily shreds with a fork.
  5. Shred the Meat:
    • Remove the beef from the pot and shred it with two forks. Return the shredded meat to the pot and stir to combine with the sauce. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
  6. Assemble the Tacos:
    • Heat the corn tortillas on a griddle or in a dry skillet.
    • Fill each tortilla with barbacoa meat, and top with chopped onions, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime juice.
    • Add salsa to taste.

Enjoy your delicious tacos de barbacoa!

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