How to Make Southern Texas-Style Beef Barbacoa - A Step-by-Step Guide

In the heart of southern Texas, there is a tradition of slow-cooking beef to create a tender and flavorful dish known as barbacoa. This traditional method of cooking has been passed down through generations and remains a beloved staple in Texan cuisine. Southern Texas-style beef barbacoa has a rich and smoky flavor that is perfect for serving with warm tortillas, fresh salsa, and all the fixings for a mouthwatering taco feast.

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 ½ teaspoons cayenne pepper
  • 1 ½ teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • 1 (3 pound) boneless beef chuck roast

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 3 hrs
  • Total Time: 3 hrs 15 mins
  • Servings: 12

  • Prepare a smoker with dampened hickory wood charcoal. The heat inside your grill or smoker should be around 180 to 200 degrees F (80 to 95 degrees C).
  • Combine black pepper, oregano, cayenne pepper, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and seasoned salt in a small bowl until thoroughly mixed.
  • Place chuck roast in a mixing bowl, and rub all over with the spice mixture. Place meat into smoker, and smoke for 1 1/2 hours, turning about every half hour. The meat should be dark red and the edges should be darkened. Place meat in a roasting pan, and seal tightly with aluminum foil.
  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Bake meat in the preheated oven for 1 1/2 hours or until very tender.
  • Uncover meat, and shred with two forks while still hot.
  • Nutrition

    175 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 52mg
    • Sodium: 307mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 1g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 14g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 18mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 145mg