Barbacoa de res (Shredded Beef Tacos)
(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)
Source: Arkansas Living
Serves 14 peopleCategories: Beef Main Dish
Ingredients
- 1 beef chuck shoulder pot roast (4 to 5 lbs.)
- Marinade:
- 3 large onions, finely chopped
- 5 plum tomatoes, finely chopped
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
- 4 jalapeno peppers, seeded, cut into strips
- 2 Tbsp. white vinegar
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 tsp. ground cumin
- 2 tsp. dried thyme leaves
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. Mexican oregano leaves
- 1 tsp. ground black pepper
- tortillas
- Toppings:
- chopped onions, chopped fresh cilantro, salsa, guacamole, lime wedges
Directions
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Combine marinade ingredients in large bowl. Add beef pot roast; turn to coat. Cover and marinate in refrigerator 6 hours or as long as overnight, turning occasionally.
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Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Remove pot roast from marinade; reserve marinade; reserve marinade. Place pot roast in stockpot. Pour marinade over pot roast; cover tightly. Braise in 325 degree oven 4 1/2 to 4 hours or until pot roast is fork tender.
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Remove pot roast; keep warm. Strain cooking liquid into medium saucepan; skim fat from cooking liquid. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced to 3 cups.
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Shred pot roast with two forks; add to saucepan. Cook ad stir until heated through. Season with salt and ground black pepper, as desired. Serve garnished as desired with toppings.