Southern Texas-Style Beef Barbacoa Recipe

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Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 3hrs

Total: 3hrs15 mins

Servings: 12

Yield: 12 servings

Southern Texas-Style Beef Barbacoa Recipe

Ingredients

1 ½ teaspoons ground black pepper

1 tablespoon dried oregano

1 ½ teaspoons cayenne pepper

1 ½ teaspoons chili powder

1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon seasoned salt

1 (3 pound) boneless beef chuck roast

Main Dish

Directions

Step 1

Prepare a smoker with dampened hickory wood charcoal. The heat inside your grill or smoker should be around 180 to 200 degrees F (80 to 95 degrees C). Combine the black pepper oregano cayenne pepper chili powder garlic powder cumin salt and seasoned salt in a small bowl until thoroughly mixed.

Step 2

Place the chuck roast into a mixing bowl and rub all over with the spice mixture. Place the meat into the smoker and smoke for 1 1/2 hours turning about every half hour. The meat should be a dark red color and the edges should be darkened. Place the meat into a roasting pan and seal tightly with aluminum foil.

Step 3

Preheat an oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

Step 4

Bake the barbacoa in the preheated oven for 1 1/2 hours until very tender. Uncover the beef and shred with two forks while still hot.

Nutritional Information

Southern Texas-Style Beef Barbacoa Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:12

Calories: 175.1

% Daily Value *

Protein: 13.5g 27%

Carbohydrates: 1.1g

Dietary Fiber: 0.5g 2%

Sugars: 0.2g

Fat: 12.7g 20%

Saturated Fat: 5g 25%

Cholesterol: 51.7mg 17%

Vitamin A Iu: 240.8IU 5%

Niacin Equivalents: 3.8mg 29%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 10%

Vitamin C: 0.7mg 1%

Folate: 4.2mcg 1%

Calcium: 18.4mg 2%

Iron: 2mg 11%

Magnesium: 12.9mg 5%

Potassium: 144.9mg 4%

Sodium: 306.5mg 12%

Calories From Fat: 114

*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.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.