BEEF BARBACOA TACOS | Shredded Beef Tacos with Roasted Tomatillo Salsa | The Taco Series Pt 1
Homemade shredded beef tacos (barbacoa) with fresh roasted tomatillo salsa are one of our favorite foods to make and eat. We have a serious love affair with these easy barbacoa tacos, but tacos taste good so no surprise there. This recipe in particular is heavy on flavor, gives us an excuse to break out the instant pot, and comes together really quickly! Oh and don’t snooze on this roasted tomatillo salsa. It makes the dish and is better than anything you can buy in stores. You’ll want to make extra to keep in the fridge for dippin those chips throughout the week.
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FOR THE BARBACOA
3.5-4lb BEEF CHCUK ROAST
2 CUPS STOCK or WATER
JUICE OF 1 ORANGE
1 RED ONION
4 GARLIC CLOVES
1 TBPS CUMIN GROUND
1 TBPS PAPRIKA
2 TBPS CHILE POWDER
1 TBPS DRIED OREGANO
1 TBPS SALT
1 TBPS SUGAR
1. Cut Beef into 3″ by 1″ pcs, trim any excess fat or silver skin
2. Puree stock, spices, salt, sugar, onion, garlic, and orange juice
3. In an instant pot, or pressure cooker, combine beef and cooking liquid.
4. Pressure cook on low pressure for 1 hour, let pressure release naturally for 20-30 minutes
5. Pull beef out of liquid with slotted spoon and reserve 1-2 cups cooking liquid
6. Preheat large nonstick pan over high heat
7. Sear braised beef for 8-10 minutes, breaking up and shredding in pan
8. Deglaze with cooking liquid, cook down till glazed and well coated 2-3 minutes. Season with salt and lime juice if needed. Serve on tortillas with cilantro, onion and salsa
FOR THE SALSA
1 lb. FRESH TOMATILLOS
1 MEDIUM RED ONION
4 CLOVES GARLIC
2 POBLANOS
2 TSP KOSHER SALT
1. Large dice the onion, poblano and tomatillos
2. Peel and Smash garlic cloves, combine all veg on small sheet tray to broil
3. With broiler on high, roast tray until chawed on top and steamed tender.
4. Move contents of tray to food processor to cool for 10 minutes. Add 2 tsp salt
5. Puree to desired consistency, taste for seasoning, adjust with lime and salt as needed.
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