Jul 14 2026
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Beef Barbacoa Nachos Recipe

Time2h
Serves6

Crispy Tortilla Chips, Braised Barbacoa, Pico de Gallo, Chipotle Crema, Guacamole, Sour Cream

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Ingredients

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Tortilla Chips

Chipotle Crema

Sour Cream

Method

Tortilla Chips

  1. 1

    Prepare Tortilla Chips

    Spread tortilla chips on a large baking sheet in an even layer.

Braised Barbacoa

  1. 2

    Prepare Barbacoa

    In a slow cooker, combine beef chuck roast, chopped onion, minced garlic, beef broth, lime juice, chipotle peppers, ground cumin, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.

  2. 3

    Cook Barbacoa

    Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until the meat is tender and shreds easily.

  3. 4

    Shred Barbacoa

    Remove the beef from the slow cooker, shred it with two forks, and return it to the sauce in the slow cooker. Stir to combine.

Pico de Gallo

  1. 5

    Prepare Pico de Gallo

    In a bowl, combine diced tomatoes, diced onion, chopped cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Mix well and set aside.

Chipotle Crema

  1. 6

    Make Chipotle Crema

    In a small bowl, mix sour cream with finely chopped chipotle pepper, lime juice, and salt to taste. Set aside.

Guacamole

  1. 7

    Prepare Guacamole

    In a bowl, mash ripe avocados. Stir in lime juice, salt, garlic powder, and chopped cilantro until well blended.

Assembly

  1. 8

    Assemble Nachos

    On a large platter, layer the tortilla chips with shredded barbacoa, pico de gallo, guacamole, chipotle crema, and dollops of sour cream. Serve immediately.

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