Beef Barbacoa Tacos (Food Network Kitchens) Recipe

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Beef Barbacoa Tacos (Food Network Kitchens)
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  1. Heat a large cast-iron skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the chiles and cook, pressing them down with a spatula, 10 seconds per side; transfer to a plate. Add the tomatoes, onion and garlic to the skillet and cook, stirring once or twice, until the vegetables are charred in spots, about 10 minutes.
  2. Peel the garlic and transfer to a blender along with the tomatoes and onion (reserve the skillet). Tear the chiles into pieces and add to the blender along with 1/2 cup water and 1 teaspoon salt; pulse until smooth. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into the skillet, pressing it through with the back of a spoon.
  3. Add the beef to the skillet and turn to coat in the chile sauce using tongs. Cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until a crust starts to form on the meat, about 10 minutes. Sprinkle in the cumin, cinnamon and cayenne pepper and cook 1 more minute. Meanwhile, puree 2 1/2 cups water, the cilantro and thyme in the blender; add to the skillet along with the bay leaves.
  4. Reduce the heat to low. Cover and gently simmer until the meat is very tender, about 2 hours, adding up to 1 1/2 cups water if the sauce gets too thick. Remove the bay leaves and season with salt and black pepper. Serve in tortillas with assorted toppings.
  5. Photograph by Andrew Purcell
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 213.22 Kcal (893 kJ)
Calories from fat 69.18 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.69g 12%
Cholesterol 95.26mg 32%
Sodium 123.23mg 5%
Potassium 666.1mg 14%
Total Carbs 3.66g 1%
Sugars 1.17g 5%
Dietary Fiber 0.78g 3%
Protein 33.94g 68%
Vitamin C 5.8mg 10%
Iron 3.4mg 19%
Calcium 38.5mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 111.78 Kcal (468 kJ)
Calories from fat 36.27 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.03g 12%
Cholesterol 49.94mg 32%
Sodium 64.6mg 5%
Potassium 349.19mg 14%
Total Carbs 1.92g 1%
Sugars 0.61g 5%
Dietary Fiber 0.41g 3%
Protein 17.79g 68%
Vitamin C 3mg 10%
Iron 1.8mg 19%
Calcium 20.2mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 4.7
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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