Slow-Cooked Beef Barbacoa Tacos

Name: Slow-Cooked Beef Barbacoa Tacos
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 150 min
Total time: 170 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 kg boneless beef shin; 300 ml beef stock; 100 ml cider vinegar; 2 limes; 6 clove garlic cloves; 1 tbsp chipotle paste; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1 pinch ground cloves; 2 bay leaves; 1 tsp light brown soft sugar; 12 small soft tacos; 1 handful fresh coriander; 1 handful pickled red onion, radishes, and feta

Tender, melt-in-your-mouth beef shin slow-cooked in a smoky chipotle and lime marinade. These authentic-style barbacoa tacos are perfect for a crowd-pleasing family dinner or a festive taco night.

Servings6 Portions

Prep Time20 Mins

Cook Time150 Mins

Difficulty

Intermediate

Ingredients

boneless beef shin
1 kg
beef stock
300 ml
cider vinegar
100 ml
limes
2
garlic cloves
6 clove
chipotle paste
1 tbsp
ground cumin
1 tsp
dried oregano
1 tsp
ground cloves
1 pinch
bay leaves
2
light brown soft sugar
1 tsp
soft tacos
12 small
fresh coriander
1 handful
pickled red onion, radishes, and feta
1 handful

Step-by-Step Instructions

In a large bowl, whisk together the cider vinegar, lime juice, chipotle paste, crushed garlic, ground cumin, dried oregano, ground cloves, and brown sugar. Season generously with salt and pepper.

Add the beef shin pieces to the marinade, ensuring every piece is well-coated. Cover the bowl and let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1-2 hours, or ideally overnight for a deeper flavor profile.

Preheat your oven to 160°C (140°C fan/gas 3). Transfer the marinated beef and all the liquid from the bowl into a heavy-based ovenproof casserole dish or Dutch oven.

Pour in the beef stock and bring the mixture to a simmer on the stovetop. Once bubbling, cover with a tight lid and cook in the oven for 2 to 2.5 hours, or until the beef is completely tender and easy to shred.

Using a slotted spoon, lift the beef onto a cutting board. Place the casserole dish over high heat and boil the sauce until it reduces to approximately 300ml and thickens into a glossy glaze.