Barbacoa de Res

Juicy beef barbacoa, slow-cooked to perfection, ideal for tacos or eating on its own.

Ingredients

• 1½ kg Beef chuck roast (aguayón or diezmillo)
• 5 pieces Avocado leaves
• 4 pieces Banana leaves (wilted)
• 4 cloves Garlic
• ½ piece White onion
• 1 tablespoon Coarse salt
• 1 teaspoon Whole black peppercorns
• 2 pieces Cloves
• ½ piece Cinnamon stick
• ½ teaspoon Cumin seeds
• ½ cup Water

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 160°C (325°F).
2. Season the beef chuck roast with coarse salt and whole black peppercorns.
3. Prepare a spice paste by grinding in a molcajete or blender: garlic, 1/4 onion, cloves, cinnamon stick, cumin, and salt. Lightly moisten with water.
4. Marinate the meat with the spice paste and cover with avocado leaves.
5. Wrap the meat in previously wilted banana leaves, forming an airtight package.
6. Place the package on a baking sheet and bake for 4-5 hours, or until the meat is very tender and shreds easily.
7. Shred the meat and mix it with its juices. Serve with desired sides.

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