Beef Barbacoa (Barbacoa de Res)

Recipesfull introduces to you: Cinco de Mayo Recipes. (Beef Barbacoa (Barbacoa de Res)). Tender beef brisket in a flavorful guajillo sauce with Mexican seasonings. This is the quick pressure cooker version of the traditional recipe from Guadalajara, where the meat is slowly cooked in an underground oven. [Recipe originally submitted to Allrecipes.com.mx]

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 1hr50 mins

Additional: 5 mins

Total: 2hrs5 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Beef Barbacoa (Barbacoa de Res)

Ingredients

3 ½ pounds beef brisket

1 white onion

halved

3 cloves garlic

3 bay leaves

salt to taste

water to cover

6 small guajillo chile peppers

seeded and deveined

2 small ancho chile peppers

seeded and deveined

3 tablespoons white vinegar

2 cloves garlic

4 whole cloves

3 whole allspice berries

½ teaspoon ground black pepper

¼ teaspoon dried oregano

¼ teaspoon dried thyme

¼ teaspoon cumin seeds

¼ teaspoon ground ginger

1 pinch ground cinnamon

salt to taste

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Directions

Step 1

Place brisket in a stovetop pressure cooker. Add onion garlic bay leaves and salt; cover with water. Close cooker securely and place pressure regulator over vent according to manufacturer's instructions. Heat until steam escapes in a steady flow and makes a whistling sound about 10 minutes. Adjust temperature until regulator is gently rocking. Cook for 60 minutes.

Step 2

Let pressure release naturally according to manufacturer's instructions 5 to 10 minutes. Unlock lid and remove.

Step 3

Remove brisket from the pressure cooker and shred with 2 forks. Strain the cooking liquid discarding solids. Measure 2 cups for the barbacoa sauce and save the rest for another use.

Step 4

Combine guajillo chile peppers and ancho chile peppers in a saucepan. Cover with water bring to a boil and cook for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand in the hot water until softened about 5 minutes. Drain.

Step 5

Combine softened chile peppers vinegar garlic cloves allspice black pepper oregano thyme cumin ginger cinnamon and reserved 2 cups cooking liquid; blend until thick and very smooth.

Step 6

Pour sauce into a heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat and season with salt. Bring to a soft boil; reduce the heat to low. Stir in shredded beef coating completely with sauce. Cover pot and cook until flavors combine at least 30 minutes and up to 1 hour.

Nutritional Information

Beef Barbacoa (Barbacoa de Res)

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 173.4

% Daily Value *

Protein: 24.2g 48%

Carbohydrates: 6.4g 2%

Dietary Fiber: 1.2g 5%

Sugars: 2.1g

Fat: 5.4g 8%

Saturated Fat: 2.1g 11%

Cholesterol: 53.2mg 18%

Vitamin A Iu: 243.8IU 5%

Niacin Equivalents: 9mg 69%

Vitamin B6: 0.6mg 36%

Vitamin C: 38.9mg 65%

Folate: 17.7mcg 4%

Calcium: 34.6mg 4%

Iron: 3.9mg 22%

Magnesium: 34.6mg 12%

Potassium: 550.3mg 15%

Sodium: 1517.4mg 61%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 13%

Calories From Fat: 48.3

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.