Traditional Texan Flavors: Southern Texas-Style Beef Barbacoa

This recipe is for tender, succulent and flavorful beef barbacoa made in the Southern Texas style. The beef is slow-cooked until it falls apart and is seasoned with a blend of spices that give it an irresistible taste. This dish is perfect for any Tex-Mex or Mexican-inspired meal. Serve the beef barbacoa in tacos, burritos, or along with rice and beans for a delicious and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

• 3 pounds beef chuck roast, cut into chunks
• 1 large onion, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped
• 2 tablespoons adobo sauce (from the chipotle peppers)
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1/4 cup lime juice
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1 cup beef broth
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Tortillas, for serving
• Cilantro, diced onion, and lime wedges, for garnish

Directions

1. In a large skillet, heat some oil over medium-high heat. Add the beef chunks and cook until browned on all sides. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
2. In the same skillet, add the diced onion and minced garlic. Cook until the onion is soft and translucent.
3. Transfer the onion and garlic mixture to a slow cooker.
4. In a small bowl, mix together the chopped chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, cumin, oregano, paprika, brown sugar, lime juice, and apple cider vinegar.
5. Pour the spice mixture over the onion and garlic in the slow cooker.
6. Add the browned beef chunks to the slow cooker.
7. Pour in the beef broth and season with salt and pepper to taste.
8. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 4-6 hours or until the beef is tender and falls apart easily.
9. Once cooked, remove the beef from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks.
10. Return the shredded beef to the slow cooker and mix it with the cooking liquid.
11. Serve the beef barbacoa in warm tortillas and garnish with cilantro, diced onion, and lime wedges.

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