What is Barbacoa? Barbacoa is an authentic Mexican dish typically made with beef, goat or lamb. It is traditionally seasoned with dried chilies and spices and slowly cooked until perfectly tender. From there it’s used as a delicious filling for tacos, burritos and so forth.
How To Serve Barbacoa
Now that you’ve got an entire slow cooker filled with juicy, shredded beef – make the most of it! Sure, you can add it to a plate with a side of Mexican rice and beans. But it doesn’t stop there.
- Tacos: Make barbacoa tacos with diced onions, chopped cilantro, red salsa, and a fresh squeeze of lime juice.
- Burrito Bowls: Build a barbacoa burrito bowl to replicate your favorite Chipotle version! Start with a base of cilantro lime rice, then pile on barbacoa, black beans, pico de gallo, corn, sour cream, and avocado slices.
- Salads: For a lighter meal, swap your base for chopped lettuce! Then pack on the same ingredients as the bowl.
What Cut Of Beef To Use
When it comes to cooking meat low and slow, it’s best to use tough and lean cuts of beef with minimal fat. You might be thinking the opposite, but as it cooks, their high amount of collagen will break down into gelatin and tenderize the meat. In other words, it’ll taste just as luscious as meat with fat on it!
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FAQ
What kind of meat is barbacoa?
Do Mexicans eat barbacoa?
What animal part is barbacoa?
Is barbacoa a texas thing?
What do you need to know about barbacoa?
Here’s what you need to know: What Is Barbacoa? Barbacoa is a method of cooking meat (historically lamb or goat, though beef or pork is often used today) that produces tender and juicy results. It’s traditionally steam-cooked underground, but modern barbacoa can be prepared over an open fire, on the stove, or in a slow cooker.
What is Mexican barbacoa?
Mexican barbacoa is traditionally prepared in an underground brick-lined oven and is cooked with herbs, spices, and chiles. Barbacoa-Style Shredded Beef | Photo by Baking Nana.
What kind of meat is barbacoa made from?
In the United States, barbacoa is usually associated with beef. However, in Mexico, barbacoa is made from beef, goat, lamb or mutton. In the southern region of Yucatan, there is even a variation of barbacoa called cochinita pibil, which is made from pork. In the US, people typically make barbacoa with chuck roast, brisket and beef cheeks.
What kind of meat do you use for barbacoa?
You can use many different types of meat for barbacoa, including goat, lamb, or in this case, beef. This is a widely popular Mexican dish, and making it yourself is easier than you think. We love making it because it’s: A one-pot dish. Aside from the bowl you mix the spices in, everything gets added directly into the slow cooker.