Pati Jinich - How to Make Beef Barbacoa

beef chuck

🥗Healthier: leaner cuts of beef

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Pork shoulder is often less expensive and can provide a similar texture.

chipotle peppers

🥗Healthier: smoked paprika

💰Cheaper: canned jalapeños

Smoked paprika adds a smoky flavor without the heat, while canned jalapeños are usually cheaper.

Remove stems from the ancho and guajillo chiles and place them in a pot.

Cover the chiles with water and bring to a boil.

Simmer the chiles over medium heat for about 10 to 15 minutes until plump and mushy.

Add 2 cups of the cooking liquid to a blender with the tomato, onion, garlic, salt, oregano, black pepper, allspice, cinnamon, apple cider vinegar, and whole cloves; blend until smooth.

Heat 3 tablespoons of cooking oil in a skillet over low to medium heat.

Add the blended marinade to the skillet and cook for about 10 to 12 minutes, partially covered, until it simmers and bubbles.

Wrap the brisket in banana leaves, adding the hot marinade over the meat before wrapping.

If banana leaves are unavailable, use aluminum foil or parchment paper to wrap the meat.

Add beer to the wrapped meat to keep it moist.

Cover the wrapped meat with a lid and place it in an oven preheated to 350°F.

Cook in the oven for about 3 hours until the meat is tender.

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