Tacos de Barbacoa al Vapor

160 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Add the chipotles, garlic cloves, lime juice, apple cider vinegar, ground cumin, oregano, black pepper, and salt to the blender cup.
  2. 2Add the chipotles, garlic cloves, lime juice, apple cider vinegar, ground cumin, oregano, black pepper, and salt to the blender cup.
  3. 3Add the chipotles, garlic cloves, lime juice, apple cider vinegar, ground cumin, oregano, black pepper, and salt to the blender cup.
  4. 4Blend until smooth.
  5. 5Blend until smooth.
  6. 6Blend until smooth.
  7. 7Season the chuck roast and short ribs with salt and black pepper.
  8. 8Season the chuck roast and short ribs with salt and black pepper.
  9. 9Season the chuck roast and short ribs with salt and black pepper.
  10. 10Fill the pot with water.
  11. 11Fill the pot with water.
  12. 12Fill the pot with water.
  13. 13Place the steamer rack in the pot.
  14. 14Place the steamer rack in the pot.
  15. 15Place the steamer rack in the pot.
  16. 16Line the pot with banana leaves, ensuring a space for the steam to go in.
  17. 17Line the pot with banana leaves, ensuring a space for the steam to go in.
  18. 18Line the pot with banana leaves, ensuring a space for the steam to go in.
  19. 19Add the seasoned meat to the pot.
  20. 20Add the seasoned meat to the pot.
  21. 21Add the seasoned meat to the pot.
  22. 22Pour the adobo sauce over the meat and coat it thoroughly.
  23. 23Pour the adobo sauce over the meat and coat it thoroughly.
  24. 24Pour the adobo sauce over the meat and coat it thoroughly.
  25. 25Add the large strips of onion and bay leaves to the pot.
  26. 26Add the large strips of onion and bay leaves to the pot.
  27. 27Add the large strips of onion and bay leaves to the pot.
  28. 28Cover the pot and ensure it is completely sealed.
  29. 29Cover the pot and ensure it is completely sealed.
  30. 30Cover the pot and ensure it is completely sealed.
  31. 31Set the stove over high heat and allow the water to come to a boil.
  32. 32Set the stove over high heat and allow the water to come to a boil.
  33. 33Set the stove over high heat and allow the water to come to a boil.
  34. 34Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook the meat for 2 hours and a half.
  35. 35Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook the meat for 2 hours and a half.
  36. 36Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook the meat for 2 hours and a half.
  37. 37Open the pot and check the tenderness of the meat.
  38. 38Open the pot and check the tenderness of the meat.
  39. 39Open the pot and check the tenderness of the meat.
  40. 40Remove the meat from the pot, remove the bones, separate some of the fat, and chop it up.
  41. 41Remove the meat from the pot, remove the bones, separate some of the fat, and chop it up.
  42. 42Remove the meat from the pot, remove the bones, separate some of the fat, and chop it up.
  43. 43Return the chopped meat to the pot and mix it with the juices.
  44. 44Return the chopped meat to the pot and mix it with the juices.
  45. 45Return the chopped meat to the pot and mix it with the juices.
  46. 46Place tortillas over the meat and allow them to sweat.
  47. 47Place tortillas over the meat and allow them to sweat.
  48. 48Place tortillas over the meat and allow them to sweat.
  49. 49Serve the tacos with your desired toppings.
  50. 50Serve the tacos with your desired toppings.
  51. 51Serve the tacos with your desired toppings.

Ingredients

  • 6 chipotles in adobo sauce
  • 6 chipotles in adobo sauce
  • 6 chipotles in adobo sauce
  • 5 garlic cloves
  • 5 garlic cloves
  • 5 garlic cloves
  • 0.25 cup lime juice
  • 0.25 cup lime juice
  • 0.25 cup lime juice
  • 0.25 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 0.25 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 0.25 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons oregano
  • 2 teaspoons oregano
  • 2 teaspoons oregano
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 5 teaspoons salt
  • 5 teaspoons salt
  • 5 teaspoons salt
  • 4 lbs chuck roast
  • 4 lbs chuck roast
  • 4 lbs chuck roast
  • 2 lbs short ribs
  • 2 lbs short ribs
  • 2 lbs short ribs
  • banana leaves
  • banana leaves
  • banana leaves
  • 1 small onion
  • 1 small onion
  • 1 small onion
  • 4 bay leaves
  • 4 bay leaves
  • 4 bay leaves
  • tortillas
  • tortillas
  • tortillas

Equipment

blender cuppotsteamer rackknifetongs

Tips

  • When making barbacoa, you can always add foil instead of banana leaves to the pot.
  • Make sure the pot is completely sealed for the steaming process.