BARBACOA DE RES Estilo Monterrey 🔥🤠 Jugosa y Súper Fácil

beef chuck

🥗Healthier: lean beef

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Pork shoulder is often less expensive and still flavorful.

chipotle peppers

🥗Healthier: smoked paprika

💰Cheaper: canned jalapeños

Smoked paprika provides a similar smoky flavor.

corn tortillas

🥗Healthier: whole wheat tortillas

💰Cheaper: flour tortillas

Whole wheat tortillas add fiber while flour tortillas are often cheaper.

Prepare the banana leaves (penca de maguey) if using.

Season the beef (pescuezo de res) with salt.

Sear the beef in a hot skillet until browned on all sides.

Transfer the beef to a slow cooker.

Add minced garlic and any additional seasonings as desired.

Cover and cook on low in the slow cooker until the beef is tender.

Serve the shredded beef in tacos.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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