“Inside ACL Festival: Barrett Black’s BBQ Pop-Up & Legendary Beef Shank Tacos

beef shank

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken thighs are leaner, while pork shoulder is often less expensive.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: crema

Greek yogurt provides similar creaminess with fewer calories.

corn tortillas

🥗Healthier: whole wheat tortillas

💰Cheaper: flour tortillas

Whole wheat tortillas add fiber, while flour tortillas are typically less expensive.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Nutritional yeast offers a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

Heat a large pot over medium heat until hot.

Season beef shank with salt and black pepper.

Sear beef shank in the pot until browned on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.

Remove beef shank and set aside.

Add chopped onion, garlic, and jalapeño to the pot; sauté until fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in cumin and oregano; cook for another minute.

Return beef shank to the pot; add enough water to cover the meat.

Bring to a simmer, then cover and reduce heat to low.

Cook for 2-3 hours until meat is tender and falls apart easily.

Remove beef shank from the pot and shred the meat with forks.

Warm corn tortillas on a grill or skillet until pliable.

Assemble tacos by placing shredded beef on tortillas; top with cilantro, diced onion, avocado, and lime juice.

Serve with pickled onions and radishes on the side.

Cooking Techniques

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