Jun 09 2026

Barbacoa Taco Recipe

Time6h
Serves6

Make Barbacoa Taco Recipe in just 6h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Meat

Taco Assembly

Method

Preparing the Beef

  1. 1

    Season the Beef

    In a large bowl, combine salt, black pepper, cumin, oregano, garlic powder, and onion powder. Rub the spice mixture all over the beef chuck roast.

  2. 2

    Sear the Beef

    In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat a tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat. Sear the beef on all sides until browned, about 4-5 minutes per side.

  3. 3

    Add Chipotle and Broth

    Once the beef is browned, remove it from the skillet. In the same skillet, add the chipotle peppers and adobo sauce, followed by the beef broth and lime juice. Stir to combine.

  4. 4

    Slow Cook the Beef

    Return the beef to the skillet, cover, and reduce the heat to low. Let it cook for about 4-6 hours, or until the meat is tender and shreds easily with a fork.

Assembling the Tacos

  1. 5

    Shred the Beef

    Once cooked, remove the beef from the skillet and let it rest for a few minutes. Then, shred the beef using two forks.

  2. 6

    Warm the Tortillas

    In a separate skillet, warm the corn tortillas over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side until pliable.

  3. 7

    Build the Tacos

    Place a generous portion of shredded beef on each tortilla. Top with diced onions and fresh cilantro.

  4. 8

    Serve

    Squeeze fresh lime juice over the tacos and serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.

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