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Beef Barbacoa (Barbacoa de Res) Recipe
Beef Barbacoa showcases tender beef brisket slow-cooked in flavorful guajillo sauce with traditional Mexican seasonings until fork-tender and incredibly delicious. This authentic preparation transforms tough brisket into succulent, shredded meat through patient cooking and proper seasoning techniques. The guajillo chile sauce provides complex, smoky flavors while traditional Mexican seasonings create the authentic taste that makes barbacoa a beloved Mexican classic.
Tender beef brisket in a flavorful guajillo sauce with Mexican seasonings. This is the quick pressure cooker version of the traditional recipe from Guadalajara, where the meat is slowly cooked in an underground oven. [Recipe originally submitted to Allrecipes.com.mx]
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 50 mins
Additional Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs 5 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients
Pulled Beef:
3 ½ pounds beef brisket
1 white onion, halved
3 cloves garlic
3 bay leaves
salt to taste
water to cover
Sauce:
6 small guajillo chile peppers, seeded and deveined
2 small ancho chile peppers, seeded and deveined
3 tablespoons white vinegar
2 cloves garlic
4 whole cloves
3 whole allspice berries
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon dried thyme
¼ teaspoon cumin seeds
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
1 pinch ground cinnamon
salt to taste
Directions
Place brisket in a stovetop pressure cooker. Add onion, garlic, bay leaves, and salt; cover with water. Close cooker securely and place pressure regulator over vent according to manufacturer’s instructions. Heat until steam escapes in a steady flow and makes a whistling sound, about 10 minutes. Adjust temperature until regulator is gently rocking. Cook for 60 minutes.
Let pressure release naturally according to manufacturer’s instructions, 5 to 10 minutes. Unlock lid and remove.
Remove brisket from the pressure cooker and shred with 2 forks. Strain the cooking liquid, discarding solids. Measure 2 cups for the barbacoa sauce and save the rest for another use.
Combine guajillo chile peppers and ancho chile peppers in a saucepan. Cover with water, bring to a boil, and cook for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand in the hot water until softened, about 5 minutes. Drain.
Combine softened chile peppers, vinegar, garlic, cloves, allspice, black pepper, oregano, thyme, cumin, ginger, cinnamon and reserved 2 cups cooking liquid; blend until thick and very smooth.
Pour sauce into a heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat and season with salt. Bring to a soft boil; reduce the heat to low. Stir in shredded beef, coating completely with sauce. Cover pot and cook until flavors combine, at least 30 minutes and up to 1 hour.
Editor’s Note:
Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of barbacoa sauce. The actual amount of sauce consumed will vary.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 173 | Calories |
| 5g | Fat |
| 6g | Carbs |
| 24g | Protein |
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| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
| Calories 173 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 5g | 7% |
| Saturated Fat 2g | 11% |
| Cholesterol 53mg | 18% |
| Sodium 1517mg | 66% |
| Total Carbohydrate 6g | 2% |
| Dietary Fiber 1g | 4% |
| Total Sugars 2g | |
| Protein 24g | 48% |
| Vitamin C 39mg | 43% |
| Calcium 35mg | 3% |
| Iron 4mg | 22% |
| Potassium 550mg | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
