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Quick Barbacoa-Style Braised Beef

Quick Barbacoa-Style Braised Beef

Ingredients (Serves 1)

Beef sirloin250 g
Beef broth200 ml
Ancho chili5 g
Onion50 g
Garlic8 g
Cumin2 g
Mexican oregano1 g
Smoked paprika1 g
Salt1.5 g
Apple cider vinegar10 ml
Olive oil10 ml
Corn tortilla60 g
Fresh cilantro5 g
Red onion10 g

Instructions

1
Rehydrate the dried ancho chili by soaking it in hot water for 10 minutes. Remove stem and seeds.
2
Thinly slice the beef sirloin.
3
Chop the onion and garlic.
4
In a blender, combine the rehydrated ancho chili, onion, garlic, cumin, Mexican oregano, smoked paprika, salt, apple cider vinegar, and a splash of beef broth. Blend until a smooth paste forms.
5
Heat olive oil in a pot or deep skillet over medium-high heat.
6
Add the thinly sliced beef in batches if necessary to avoid crowding, and brown quickly on all sides.
7
Pour the blended chili paste over the beef. Stir to coat.
8
Add the remaining beef broth. Bring to a simmer.
9
Reduce heat, cover, and braise for 25-30 minutes, or until the beef is very tender and easily shreds with a fork.
10
Shred the beef directly in the pot using two forks.
11
Warm the corn tortillas according to package instructions.
12
Serve the barbacoa beef with warm tortillas, garnished with fresh cilantro and sliced red onion.
Quick Barbacoa-Style Braised Beef
Featured Recipe
Dinner
45 min
Medium
High Protein
High Protein

Quick Barbacoa-Style Braised Beef

Tender, flavorful beef braised quickly in a spiced broth with ancho chili, onion, and garlic, perfect for a satisfying Mexican dinner.

45 min
1 servings
MEDIUM
Dinner
45 min
Medium
High Protein
Nutrition Facts
800
Calories
80g
Protein
60g
Carbs
27g
Fat
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Ingredients

Servings:
1
Main Ingredients2
  • Beef sirloin250 g
  • Beef broth200 ml
Vegetables & Herbs3
  • Onion50 g
  • Garlic8 g
  • Red onion10 g
Pantry Staples4
  • Mexican oregano1 g
  • Salt1.5 g
  • Apple cider vinegar10 ml
  • Olive oil10 ml
Additional Items5
  • Ancho chili5 g
  • Cumin2 g
  • Smoked paprika1 g
  • Corn tortilla60 g
  • Fresh cilantro5 g

Instructions

  1. 1
    Step 1

    Rehydrate the dried ancho chili by soaking it in hot water for 10 minutes. Remove stem and seeds.

  2. 2
    Step 2

    Thinly slice the beef sirloin.

  3. 3
    Step 3

    Chop the onion and garlic.

  4. 4
    Step 4

    In a blender, combine the rehydrated ancho chili, onion, garlic, cumin, Mexican oregano, smoked paprika, salt, apple cider vinegar, and a splash of beef broth. Blend until a smooth paste forms.

  5. 5
    Step 5

    Heat olive oil in a pot or deep skillet over medium-high heat.

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