Homemade Barbacoa

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Ingredients

  • 3 -4 lbs chuck roast
  • 3 ancho pasilla chili peppers (dried)
  • 3 california chili peppers (dried)
  • 3 guajillo chilies (dried)
  • 2 cups water or 2 cups beef broth
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 4 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 2 bay leaves
  • salt

Instructions

  1. Cut up chuck roast in chunks, if it has alot of fat cut it off.
  2. Place meat in baking pan.
  3. Boil water/broth and add chillis in to rehydrate. Turn off and let sit.
  4. Once softened put in blender with everything but bay leaves and blend until smooth.
  5. Pour sauce over meat and add bay leaves.
  6. Bake at 350 until meat shreds with fork. 3-4 hours.
  7. Watch pan and add more water or broth if it gets dry.
  8. Final product should be very moist with sauce.
  9. Serve in warm torillas and salsa.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

347 kcal 17% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 11.6g 23% DV
Total Fat 13g 17% DV
Carbs 61.2g 22% DV
Fiber 21.7g 77% DV
Sugar 4.3g 9% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9887mg 100% DV
Potassium 1080.8mg 23% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 136.8mcg 15% DV
Vitamin C 95.6mg 100% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 865.3mg 67% DV
Iron 37.9mg 100% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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