Juicy, slow-braised beef barbacoa piled into a toasted roll with rich sauce—messy, bold, and absolutely irresistible 😍
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 6–8 hours
Total time: 6–8 hours 20 minutes
Yield: 4–6 tortas
Ingredients:
Beef Barbacoa:
* 3 lbs beef chuck roast
* 1 tbsp vegetable oil
* 1 cup beef broth
* 3 dried guajillo chiles, seeded
* 2 chipotle peppers in adobo
* 4 cloves garlic
* ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
* 1 tbsp ground cumin
* 1 tbsp dried oregano
* 1 tsp ground cloves
* 2 bay leaves
* Salt and black pepper, to taste
Tortas:
* Bolillo or telera rolls, split
* Refried beans (optional)
* Shredded lettuce
* Sliced onion
* Pickled jalapeños
* Salsa roja or salsa verde
Instructions:
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