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Slow-Cooked Beef Barbacoa with Roasted Peppers

BeefMexicanDinnerPeppersGluten FreeSlow CookingWeekend Cooking
Slow-Cooked Beef Barbacoa with Roasted Peppers styled food shot

This tender, flavorful Beef Barbacoa draws inspiration from traditional Mexican cooking techniques while featuring the rich, smoky flavor of roasted peppers. The slow cooking process allows the beef to become incredibly tender while absorbing the complex flavors of the chile-based sauce. Perfect for weekend cooking, this versatile dish can be served in tacos, burritos, or rice bowls.

Prep Time
30 min
Cook Time
4 hrs
Serves
6-8 servings
Difficulty
medium

Ingredients

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot with lid
  • Blender or food processor
  • Baking sheet
  • Mixing bowls
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Sharp knife
  • Cutting board
  • Tongs
  • Forks for shredding

This Beef Barbacoa recipe requires some time and patience, but the results are well worth the effort. The key to success is properly roasting and preparing the peppers, which form the foundation of the flavorful sauce, and allowing enough time for the beef to become tender through slow cooking. Don't rush the process - the flavors develop and deepen the longer it cooks.

Leftover barbacoa can be refrigerated for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months. The flavors often improve overnight, making this an excellent make-ahead dish for entertaining. For an authentic touch, serve with warm corn tortillas, lime wedges, diced white onion, and fresh cilantro.

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