Barbacoa Tacos with Onion and Cilantro
Fall-apart tender slow-cooked beef barbacoa nestled in soft corn tortillas with simple onion and cilantro.
320kcal
44gProtein
8gCarbs
12gFat
1gFibre
Ingredients
- 700g beef chuck or brisket
- 1 onion, halved
- 3 jalapeños
- 4 garlic cloves
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 4 limes, juiced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- salt and pepper
- 6 corn tortillas
- diced white onion
- fresh cilantro
Method
- Combine beef, onion, jalapeños, garlic, bay leaves, cumin, oregano, lime juice and salt in slow cooker.
- Cook on low for 4 hours (or 2 hours on high) until beef is cooked through and shreds easily (internal temperature at least 63°C/145°F).
- Shred beef and return to pot; season with salt and pepper.
- Warm corn tortillas over open flame.
- Assemble tacos with shredded barbacoa, top with white onion and cilantro; serve with lime wedges.
AI-generated recipe — cook foods to safe internal temperatures and check ingredients for allergens. Nutrition is a per-serving estimate.
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