Chipotle Barbacoa Copycat Recipe - Tender Slow-Roasted Beef
Make Chipotle's famous tender, flavorful barbacoa at home with this authentic copycat recipe. Perfect for tacos, salads, and burrito bowls!
Servings 20
Calories 479kcal
Ingredients
- 4 Guijillo Chilies
- 2 teaspoons cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon ground cloves
- 10 allspice berries
- 1/3 cup Mexican oregano
- 12 sprigs fresh thyme
- 6 garlic cloves
- 1 chopped yellow onion
- 1/3 cup cider vinegar
- 8 pounds beef roast
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Toast chilies, cover with boiling water in a deep bowl and set aside for 20 minutes. Grind cumin, cloves, allspice, and oregano in a coffee grinder. Drain soaked chilies, puree Chillies in a blender, ground spices, thyme, garlic, onion, vinegar, and 1/2 cup of water.
- Process mixture until it is smooth. Push mixture through a sieve, and season beef with salt and pepper. Rub paste all over the meat. Arrange in a bowl and allow the meat to marinate for four hours, refrigerated. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.
- Add meat and marinade to the pan.
- Cover the pan with a lid or tightly with aluminum foil. Cook the beef 6 to 7 hours until meat is falling off the bone.
Recipe Tips
⏰ TIMING IS KEY: Never rush the marinating or cooking process - proper timing ensures the signature tender texture
🔥 HOT SHRED TIP: Shred meat while hot for finer, more delicate pieces that better absorb the flavorful juices
❄️ STORAGE SMART: Store leftover meat in larger pieces rather than shredded to maintain moisture and prevent drying
Nutrition
Calories: 479kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 125mg | Sodium: 159mg | Potassium: 903mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 0g | Vitamin A: 2995IU | Vitamin C: 34.9mg | Calcium: 430mg | Iron: 23.9mg
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