Jul 09 2026
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Roasted Beef Barbacoa Recipe

Inspired by Malo
Time4h
Serves6

slow roasted, shredded beef with avocado tomatillo salsa, bell peppers, onions, refried beans and Spanish rice

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Ingredients

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Beef Barbacoa

Avocado Tomatillo Salsa

Vegetable Garnish

Refried Beans

Spanish Rice

Method

Beef Barbacoa

  1. 1

    Prepare the Beef

    Season the chuck roast with salt and black pepper on all sides.

  2. 2

    Sear the Beef

    In a large skillet, heat a little oil over medium-high heat and sear the beef for 3-4 minutes on each side until browned.

  3. 3

    Slow Cook the Beef

    Transfer the seared beef to a slow cooker. Add garlic, onion, cumin, oregano, chipotle peppers, and beef broth. Cook on low for 8 hours or until the beef is tender and shreds easily.

  4. 4

    Shred the Beef

    Once cooked, remove the beef from the slow cooker and shred it with two forks, then return it to the pot and mix well with the juices.

Avocado Tomatillo Salsa

  1. 5

    Prepare the Tomatillos

    Remove the husks from the tomatillos and rinse them under water.

  2. 6

    Blend the Salsa

    In a blender, combine the tomatillos, avocado, cilantro, jalapeño, lime juice, and salt. Blend until smooth.

Vegetable Garnish

  1. 7

    Slice the Peppers and Onion

    Slice the bell peppers and onion into thin strips.

  2. 8

    Sauté the Vegetables

    In a skillet, sauté the sliced bell peppers and onion over medium heat until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Refried Beans

  1. 9

    Heat the Beans

    In a saucepan, heat the canned refried beans over medium heat, stirring occasionally until warmed through.

Spanish Rice

  1. 10

    Sauté Onion and Garlic

    In a saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and garlic, and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

  2. 11

    Cook the Rice

    Add the long-grain rice to the pan and stir for 2 minutes. Then add chicken broth and tomato sauce. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat to low. Cook for 15-20 minutes until rice is tender.

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