BARBACOA My mothers recipe

lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is lower in fat, while pork offers cost savings.

banana leaves

🥗Healthier: aluminum foil

💰Cheaper: parchment paper

Foil and parchment are more accessible for wrapping.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice provides similar acidity, while vinegar is often cheaper.

garlic

🥗Healthier: garlic powder

💰Cheaper: onion powder

Garlic powder offers convenience, while onion powder is often less expensive.

Chop the chuck steak into big chunks for better flavor coating.

Remove seeds from dried chilies and keep the chilies for boiling.

Bring water to a boil in a pot and add the chilies.

Boil the chilies for about 5 to 10 minutes until soft.

Place the chopped meat in a pan without heat and sprinkle chicken bouillon over it to coat.

In a blender, add the boiled chilies, tomato, onion, and garlic.

Start blending with 2 cups of soda to create a runny paste, adding more soda as needed.

Strain the blended mixture to remove solids, stirring to extract all liquid.

Add vinegar and cumin to the strained chili mixture and stir well.

Pour the chili sauce over the beef and sprinkle in peppercorns, stirring to coat the meat.

Cooking Techniques

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