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Beef barbacoa

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Royal Coachmen
Royal Coachmen Posts: 283
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Hi all could use a quick, easy beef Barbacoa recipe on the BGE. I have a 4 lb roast to cook (beef) and want to try Barbacoa but not sure how long to put the roast on so it'll shred without going dry AND I need a simple Barbacoa recipe. Thanks all!
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  • sumoconnell
    sumoconnell Posts: 1,932
    edited March 2014
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    One of my favorites in the world!

    Slow cook a good, thick, marbled chuck steak, I use salt only. (look up pulled beef on this forum)

    My best barbacoa recipe is from my MIL from mexico.  

    3-4 lb chuckie, little salt.  Place in an oven bag, seal super tight, tied in knots, no air.  slow cook overnight in a crock pot filled with water and put on low.  Put it on before bed, check the water level once at night, and it's done in the morning. She did SV before it was cool :)

    Now that I have a foodsaver, I'm going to use that.  

    That's just the first half of the goodness for barbacoa.  Second:
    1. Must make fresh flour tortillas.  I can buy raw ones that are fantastic at my local grocery (HEB) near the eggs.  Even my MIL doesn't home make them after having these.
    2. Salsa must be specific to barbacoa.  We do:
     - 2-3 large tomatoes, cut into large (1" plus) chunks in a flying pan on med heat.  Salt the tomatoes, crush tomatoes with wooden mixing spoon
     - cut half an onion  half inch slices, maybe an inch long.
     - dice 4-5 serranos
     - might need to add a little water, not much if at all. (rare)
     - cook just until the onions are limp.  taste for salt.

    I'm doing it this weekend, I'm convinced.
    +++++++++++++++++++++++++++
    Austin, Texas.  I'm the guy holding a beer.
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  • Royal Coachmen
    Royal Coachmen Posts: 283
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    @sumoconnell can you recommend a good queso recipe as a side??
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  • Richard Fl
    Richard Fl Posts: 8,297
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    Royal Coachmen said:
    @sumoconnell can you recommend a good queso recipe as a side??

    Not sure what he will say, but I like to use queso Oaxaca melted and chopped up green chiles.  This is a nice thick stringy cheese to go with chips or fresh tortillas.

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  • Royal Coachmen
    Royal Coachmen Posts: 283
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    Thanks @Richard Fl‌. Do you just pick this cheese up in the deli section at your local grocer?
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  • Richard Fl
    Richard Fl Posts: 8,297
    edited March 2014
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    Royal Coachmen said:
    Thanks @Richard Fl‌. Do you just pick this cheese up in the deli section at your local grocer?

    It is from Mexico normally in a Latin store.  Here in Fl, Publix, Winn Dixie and Albertsons do not carry it.
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oaxaca_cheese
    Where do you live?

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  • Griffin
    Griffin Posts: 8,200
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    Google queso flameado for a change in queso.

    Rowlett, Texas

    Griffin's Grub or you can find me on Facebook

    The Supreme Potentate, Sovereign Commander and Sultan of Wings

     

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  • Richard Fl
    Richard Fl Posts: 8,297
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    Griffin said:
    Google queso flameado for a change in queso.

    Thanks for shaking this ole brain.  Mexican chorizo cooked and drained is a great addition.
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  • Eggcelsior
    Eggcelsior Posts: 14,414
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    Richard Fl said:


    Griffin said:

    Google queso flameado for a change in queso.

    Thanks for shaking this ole brain.  Mexican chorizo cooked and drained is a great addition.
    Hmm... I've only ever seen it as queso fundido
    . I learned something new today. Success!
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  • sumoconnell
    sumoconnell Posts: 1,932
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    I usually eat this as a breakfast item, great with a side of coffee for a hangover :)
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    Austin, Texas.  I'm the guy holding a beer.
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  • Griffin
    Griffin Posts: 8,200
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    Too bad you can't get cows head anymore for barbacoa. I'd use beef cheeks, but chuck will work.

    Rowlett, Texas

    Griffin's Grub or you can find me on Facebook

    The Supreme Potentate, Sovereign Commander and Sultan of Wings

     

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  • jaydub58
    jaydub58 Posts: 2,167
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    I gotta try this!
    John in the Willamette Valley of Oregon
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