Northern Mexico
Barbacoa de res
Beef braised with chillies and spice until it pulls apart in silky strands.
120 minTime
48 gProtein each
mediumSpice
Make it your way
Grandma's wayBraised barbacoa, pressure cooker method.
The original523kcalsame
48 gproteinsame
6 gfibresame
120minutessame
Barbacoa de res.
Per serving, worked out from the ingredient table.
Ingredients
Method
5 steps- 1Soak the guajillos in hot water for 15 minutes, then blend with chipotle, half the onion, garlic, vinegar, lime, cumin, oregano and cloves.
- 2Brown the beef in oil in a pressure cooker, then add the sauce, bay, cinnamon, salt and water.
- 3Pressure cook for 8 whistles, then simmer on low 15 minutes. Let pressure release naturally.
- 4Shred the beef in the pot and let it soak up the juices for 10 minutes.
- 5Serve in warm tortillas with chopped onion, coriander and a cup of the broth on the side.
Serve it like this
Spoon shredded barbacoa into doubled tortillas, top with onion and coriander, and serve with a cup of hot broth and lime.
