Uploaded August 2019 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
This recipe is as close as you can get to making traditional beef barbacoa at home. The beef is seasoned with from-scratch adobo sauce, wrapped in banana leaves then slowly cooked until perfectly tender. Lamb or goat can be used in place of beef. Traditionally barbacoa is cooked in an underground pit, but at home, a Dutch oven can be used to prepare smaller batches and simulate the environment.
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BEEF BARBACOA
(total yield is about 2 to 2.25 pounds)
Beef Chuck Roast, about 4.25 lbs. | 2kg
Kosher Salt, as needed
Ground Black Pepper, as needed
Adobo Sauce (recipe follows), 1/2 recipe
Banana Leaves, 3 or 4 2 foot pieces (about 61cm each)
Avocado Leaves, 6 each
ADOBO SAUCE
Ancho Chiles, 4 each
Guajillo Chiles, 4 each
Brown Chipotle Chiles, 2 each
Garlic Cloves, 8 each
Cumin, 1/2 tsp.
Cinnamon, 1/4 tsp.
Oregano, 1 tsp.
Ground Cloves, a pinch
Cider Vinegar, 1/2 cup | 4 fl. oz. | 118ml
Water, 1 Cup | 8 fl. oz. | 237ml (plus more as needed)
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This recipe is as close as you can get to making traditional beef barbacoa at home. The beef is seasoned with from-scratch adobo sauce, wrapped in banana leaves then slowly cooked until perfectly tender. Lamb or goat can be used in place of beef. Traditionally barbacoa is cooked in an underground pit, but at home, a Dutch oven can be used to prepare smaller batches and simulate the environment.
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BARBACOA TACO SERIES
How to make Fresh Corn Tortillas at Home - youtu.be/iuetG7Ig9cI
Roasted Salsa Verde - youtu.be/DyN2dCepzSo
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BEEF BARBACOA
(total yield is about 2 to 2.25 pounds)
Beef Chuck Roast, about 4.25 lbs. | 2kg
Kosher Salt, as needed
Ground Black Pepper, as needed
Adobo Sauce (recipe follows), 1/2 recipe
Banana Leaves, 3 or 4 2 foot pieces (about 61cm each)
Avocado Leaves, 6 each
ADOBO SAUCE
Ancho Chiles, 4 each
Guajillo Chiles, 4 each
Brown Chipotle Chiles, 2 each
Garlic Cloves, 8 each
Cumin, 1/2 tsp.
Cinnamon, 1/4 tsp.
Oregano, 1 tsp.
Ground Cloves, a pinch
Cider Vinegar, 1/2 cup | 4 fl. oz. | 118ml
Water, 1 Cup | 8 fl. oz. | 237ml (plus more as needed)
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Tojiro DP Utility/ Petty Knife - amzn.to/2SwHz6M
Mac 6" Curved Boning Knife - amzn.to/2XYPvUv
KitchenAid Pro Line 7 Qt. Stand Mixer - amzn.to/2XVCdbn
KitchenAid Pasta Roller Attachments - amzn.to/2JZ8d4m
Cuisinart 14 Cup Food Processor - amzn.to/2O7XJFg
Ooni 3 Portable Pizza Oven - amzn.to/2SwIi80
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