How to Make Barbacoa Meat - A Step-by-Step Guide

Barbacoa is a traditional Mexican dish that has gained popularity all over the world for its delicious and tender meat. It is typically made with beef, although lamb or goat can also be used. The secret to this recipe is the slow cooking process, which allows the meat to become incredibly tender and flavorful. It's a perfect dish to serve at a gathering, as it can be easily prepared in large quantities, and the leftovers are just as delicious the next day.

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Ingredients

  • 3 pounds beef cheek meat
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ¼ cup salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 cups water, or more as needed
  • ½ yellow onion, halved and thickly sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 7 hrs
  • Additional Time: 4 hrs
  • Total Time: 11 hrs 10 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 servings

  • Coat beef cheek meat with olive oil. Rub salt, cumin, and pepper into meat. Wrap meat in aluminum foil and refrigerate, 4 hours to overnight.
  • Pour water into a slow cooker.
  • Arrange onion and garlic around beef cheek meat in the aluminum foil. Wrap foil tightly around meat and vegetables. Add a second sheet of aluminum foil around meat mixture, sealing tightly; place in the slow cooker.
  • Cook on Low, adding more water if it has evaporated, until meat is very tender, 7 to 8 hours. Remove foil packet from slow cooker and shred meat using 2 forks.
  • Nutrition

    316 cal.

    • Total Fat: 26g
    • Saturated Fat: 10g
    • Cholesterol: 80mg
    • Sodium: 77mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 1g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 18g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 8mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 25mg