Easy Barbacoa
Ingredients
The meat
-
1
piece
boneless chuck roast (3-4 pounds, trimmed and cut into fist-size chunks)
-
to taste
salt
-
to taste
pepper
The aromatics and liquids
-
3
tablespoons
vegetable oil
-
1
medium
onion (diced)
-
1-6
cups
beef or chicken broth
-
¼
cup
lime juice
-
¼
cup
apple cider vinegar
-
2
pieces
chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (minced, optional)
-
4
cloves
garlic (pressed or minced)
The spices
-
1
tablespoon
ground cumin
-
1
tablespoon
dried oregano
-
¼
teaspoon
ground cloves (optional)
-
¾
teaspoon
salt
-
3
pieces
bay leaves
Instructions
- 1. Season the meat with salt and pepper on all sides.
- 2. In a large pot, heat oil over medium-high heat and brown the meat on all sides.
- 3. Add diced onion and enough broth to mostly submerge the meat, scraping the pan to remove stuck bits.
- 4. Stir in the remaining ingredients and bring to a low simmer.
- 5. Cover and cook for 2 ½ to 3 hours, stirring occasionally, until the meat is tender.
- 6. Shred the meat using two forks and return it to the cooking liquid.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
6 to 8
Calories
397
Total fat
20g
Total carbohydrates
10g
Total protein
30g
Sodium
800mg
Cholesterol
100mg
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