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Barbacoa Tacos

Barbacoa Tacos

I could eat these tacos every week and still crave more. They’re tender, full of flavor, and so simple to make. Just let it slow cook, and wait until the meat falls apart into perfection. They taste even better the next day if you can control yourself.
Save this recipe for your next taco night and thank me later

 

Serves: 8

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 3 hours

Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes

  • INGREDIENTS

    Taco Fixings:

    Hard corn taco shells

    Sliced avocado

    Crumbled cotija cheese

    Fresh cilantro

    Lime wedges

    Thinly sliced radishes

     

    Barbacoa:

    3 lbs Chuck roast

    1 Yellow onion

    3 Garlic cloves

    2 Chipotle pepper in adobo sauce

    2 tbsp Apple cider vinegar

    2 tbsp Lime juice

    1 cup Beef broth or water

    1 tbsp Salt

    1 tsp Black pepper

    2 tsp Cumin

    1 tsp Oregano

    1 tsp Cocoa powder (trust me, it adds depth)

    2 Bay leaves

    2 tbsp Butter

  • INSTRUCTIONS

    1. Blend everything in Barbacoa Ingredients except the bay leaves and butter until smooth
    2. Place the chuck roast in an oven safe pan or Dutch oven and pour the blended sauce over it. Add the bay leaves and butter
    3. Cover with a lid and bake at 320°F (fan off) for 3 hours until the meat is tender and shreds easily
    4.  Remove the bay leaves, shred the beef, and let it soak up all the flavorful juices
    5. Assemble your tacos with avocado, barbacoa, cotija cheese, radishes, and cilantro, then finish with a squeeze of lime

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