Beef Barbacoa is prepared similarly to a stew and has a texture like pulled pork. The meat is wonderfully versatile - use it in tortillas, tacos, or many other dishes.

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp oil
• 1 kg beef stew meat
• 1 onion
• 4 garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp ground cumin
• 1 tbsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp chipotle powder (or cayenne)
• 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• Juice of 2 limes
• 1 can tomatoes (400g)
• 250 ml beef broth
• 3 bay leaves
• Salt & pepper

Instructions

1. Sear the meat: Heat oil in a large Dutch oven. Sear beef in batches until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.

2. Aromatics: Sauté onion and garlic in the same pot until translucent.

3. Spices: Add cumin, paprika, and chipotle powder, toast briefly.

4. Deglaze: Add apple cider vinegar and lime juice. Add tomatoes, beef broth, and bay leaves.

5. Braise: Return meat to pot. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and braise at 160°C in oven or on low heat for 3-4 hours until meat falls apart.

6. Shred: Shred meat with two forks and toss in the sauce.

Serving Suggestions

• In warm tortillas with guacamole and pico de gallo
• On nachos with melted cheese
• In tacos with pickled onions
• Over rice with black beans