Authentic Mexican Barbacoa
Ingredients
- 5 garlic cloves
- 1/2 piece onion
- 1 piece chile de arbol or red chili
- 2 piece guajillo pepper
- 2.5 pounds Chuck roast
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 tablespoon salt
- 3 pieces bay leaves
- 6 pieces whole black pepper
Directions
- 1
Start by placing the guajillo and red chili on a hot griddle. let them toast for about 3 seconds on each side. If you can smell them you are late! this need to be very fast they burn really easily. If they burn use new ones.
- 2
Toasting the chiles helps to bring out certain oils that change the chili flavor and make it tastier.
- 3
On the same griddle toast the garlic and onion or you can just air fry them for a couple of minutes.
- 4
Put all the toasted ingredients in the blender together with 1 tsp of oregano ½ tsp of cumin, ½ tbsp of salt, 6 black peppercorns, and 3 bay leaves.
- 5
Add 1 cup of water and blend everything very well.
- 6
With the sauce, you created marinate the meat for one night in the refrigerator. If you don’t have time, don’t worry, I have prepared it without marinating and it is still very tender and delicious, so if you marinate it, it will be gourmet (almost like barbacoa de Hoyo)
- 7
Put the meat in the Instant Pot together with the marinade and activate the Meat / Stew button in your Instant Pot and let it cook.
- 8
Once it is finished and you can open the pot, let the meat cool a little and crumble it. There you have your healthy barbacoa… do you want to know the secret of the barbacoa street tacos? They actually fry the beef!
- 9
Drop some oil in the pan and fry the shredded beef. There you have the most amazing and traditional barbacoa homemade by yourself! Awesome! need some help to ensemble the barbacoa tacos? check out this post!
Authentic Mexican Barbacoa
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About this Recipe
Craving the rich, tender flavors of authentic Mexican barbacoa, perfect for a delicious taco night? This recipe makes creating that deep, satisfying taste surprisingly easy, bringing restaurant-quality flavor right to your kitchen.
What makes this barbacoa truly special is the thoughtful blend of aromatic spices like cumin and oregano, combined with the subtle heat of chile de arbol and the fruitiness of guajillo peppers. These key ingredients, alongside tender chuck roast and fragrant bay leaves, promise a depth of flavor that's both authentic and incredibly satisfying. The prep time of just 15 minutes means you can get this flavorful dish started without a fuss.
Prepare for incredibly tender, fall-apart meat that practically melts in your mouth, infused with a symphony of savory, mildly spicy, and earthy notes. The guajillo peppers lend a distinctive, mild fruitiness, while the chile de arbol adds a gentle kick that balances the richness of the beef. It's the ideal foundation for truly memorable tacos, ready to be adorned with your favorite fresh toppings.
While chuck roast is classic for barbacoa, you can experiment with other beef cuts like brisket for a similar tender result. If you prefer less heat, you can easily reduce or omit the chile de arbol. For a deeper, smoky flavor, consider adding an extra guajillo pepper.
This authentic Mexican barbacoa is undoubtedly the star of any taco spread, perfect for family dinners or a festive gathering. Serve it piled high in warm tortillas with fresh cilantro, diced onion, and a squeeze of lime for the ultimate experience.