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shredded beef tacos with barbacoa chipotle recipe

Chipotle Barbacoa

This Barbacoa Chipotle recipe brings the smoky, spicy flavors of Chipotle right to your kitchen. Perfectly tender beef chuck roast is slow-cooked in a rich, flavorful marinade made with chipotle peppers, garlic, and spices. Use this shredded beef to create mouthwatering tacos, bowls, and more!
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Cook Time 3 hours
Course Main Course
Cuisine Latin American, Mexican
Servings 6 servings

Equipment

  • Dutch Oven
  • Blender or Food Processor

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs Beef Chuck Roast
  • 2 tbsp cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 Onion diced
  • 7 oz can Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce
  • 1 cup Beef Broth
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Pepper
  • 1 tbsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tbsp Onion Powder
  • 2 tsp Cumin
  • 2 tsp Oregano
  • Juice of 1 Lime

Instructions
 

Prepare the Beef:

  • Trim any excess fat from the beef chuck roast and cut it into large chunks. This will help the beef cook evenly and absorb all the flavors.

Roast the Onion:

  • Heat a dry skillet over medium-high heat. Add the roughly chopped onion and roast until slightly charred and softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Make the Sauce:

  • Place the beef chunks in a large bowl or resealable bag. Pour the marinade over the beef, making sure each piece is well-coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight.

Cook the Beef:

  • Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Heat a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat with a splash of oil. Sear the marinated beef chunks on all sides until browned.
  • Once the beef is browned, season with garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, and oregano.
  • Pour the sauce over the seared beef in the Dutch oven. Add a little extra beef broth if needed to ensure the meat is mostly submerged. Cover with the lid and transfer the Dutch oven to the oven.
  • Cook for 3 to 3.5 hours, until the beef is tender and easily shreds with a fork. Check it every hour and add more beef broth if needed.

Shred the Beef:

  • Once the beef is cooked, remove it from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes. Use two forks to shred the beef directly in the cooking liquid, allowing it to soak up all the flavorful juices.

Serve:

  • Serve the shredded Barbacoa Chipotle in tacos, bowls, or any of your favorite Mexican-inspired dishes. Enjoy the rich, smoky flavor in every bite!
Keyword Family Meals