# Tacos de Barbacoa al Vapor

Learn how to make the easiest and most delicious Tacos de Barbacoa al Vapor.

- Total time: 160 min
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Category: Drink
- Language: en

## Ingredients

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

## Instructions

1. Add the chipotles, garlic cloves, lime juice, apple cider vinegar, ground cumin, oregano, black pepper, and salt to the blender cup.
2. Blend until smooth.
3. Season the chuck roast and short ribs with salt and black pepper.
4. Fill the pot with water.
5. Place the steamer rack in the pot.
6. Line the pot with banana leaves, ensuring a space for the steam to go in.
7. Add the seasoned meat to the pot.
8. Pour the adobo sauce over the meat and coat it thoroughly.
9. Add the large strips of onion and bay leaves to the pot.
10. Cover the pot and ensure it is completely sealed.
11. Set the stove over high heat and allow the water to come to a boil.
12. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook the meat for 2 hours and a half.
13. Open the pot and check the tenderness of the meat.
14. Remove the meat from the pot, remove the bones, separate some of the fat, and chop it up.
15. Return the chopped meat to the pot and mix it with the juices.
16. Place tortillas over the meat and allow them to sweat.
17. Serve the tacos with your desired toppings.

## Equipment

- blender cup
- pot
- steamer rack
- knife
- tongs

## 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.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/16bdELLcuQ/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/03869263-e0d7-4891-88ef-8b5a26e840ae
- Extracted: 2025-09-01

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