Chipotle Barbacoa (Copycat Beef) (Restaurant Copycat)

⏱️ 4 hours 45 minutes👥 6-8 servings❤️ Taste: /10
Chipotle Barbacoa (Copycat Beef) (Restaurant Copycat)

Nutrition Facts

Calories
N/A
Protein
N/Ag
Carbs
N/Ag
Fiber
N/Ag

Health Benefits

Ingredients

  • •- 4 lbs beef chuck roast, trimmed and cut into large chunks
  • •- 4 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
  • •- 1/2 cup beef broth
  • •- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • •- 5 garlic cloves, crushed
  • •- 2 medium yellow onions, finely diced
  • •- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • •- 2 tbsp ground cumin
  • •- 2 tbsp dried Mexican oregano
  • •- 3 bay leaves
  • •- 2 tsp kosher salt
  • •- 1 tsp black pepper
  • •- 2 tbsp vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. 11. Blend chipotle peppers, garlic, vinegar, lime juice, and spices into a smooth marinade.
  2. 22. Massage marinade thoroughly into beef chunks, ensuring complete coverage. Rest for 2 hours, preferably overnight.
  3. 33. Heat vegetable oil in large Dutch oven. Sear marinated beef chunks until deeply caramelized, about 4-5 minutes per side.
  4. 44. Pour remaining marinade and beef broth over meat. Add bay leaves.
  5. 55. Cover and slow braise in 325°F oven for 4 hours, until meat falls apart with gentle fork pressure.
  6. 66. Shred meat using two forks, mixing with remaining braising liquid.