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Recipe
Ingredients
- 1.5 kg beef chuck
- 475 ml beef broth
- 0.5 onion(s)
- 4 clove(s) garlic
- 4 guajillo chili(es)
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 3 leaf(leaves) bay leaf
- 1 bunch(es) cilantro
- 0.5 tsp whole peppercorns
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- 1Cut the beef chuck into large cubes of 7 to 8 cm.
- 2Season with salt.
- 3In a large pot, heat the sunflower oil over medium heat.
- 4Add the meat cubes and brown them on all sides.
- 5Add the beef broth, garlic, guajillo chilies, ground cumin, bay leaves, cilantro, and pepper.
- 6Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer gently, or cook covered in the oven at 170°C for at least 4 hours.
- 7Place the meat in a roasting dish.
- 8Shred finely with forks and adjust the seasoning with salt if needed.
About this dish
Beef barbacoa is a traditional Mexican dish characterized by its long, slow cooking, which gives the meat exquisite tenderness and a deeply flavorful taste. Usually prepared with cuts of beef such as cheek, the dish is seasoned with a combination of spices, herbs, and chili peppers, then cooked slowly, traditionally in a pit dug in the ground and covered with agave leaves. Today, many cooks use slow cookers or ovens to achieve melt-in-the-mouth meat. Once cooked, the meat is shredded and served, often in corn tortillas, with various accompaniments such as onions, cilantro, guacamole, and salsa. Beef barbacoa is not only a favorite for tacos and burritos, but is also celebrated for its cultural heritage and deeply rooted flavors.
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