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Loaded Barbacoa in Adobo
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Loaded Barbacoa in Adobo

★★★★★ 4.5 (178 ratings)

Our Barbacoa leans on white onion and patience: the kind of plate you make on a quiet evening, then finished in Adobo.

Prep
24 min
Cook
33 min
Servings
6
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients

What you'll need

  • 1 lb barbacoa
  • 4 oz white onion
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
  • 2 tbsp lime
  • 1 cup ground cumin
  • 3 cloves corn tortillas
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • to taste a squeeze of citrus
Method

Step by step

  1. Season the barbacoa generously and let it sit while you prep the aromatics.
  2. Build the base: cook the onion, garlic and spices until soft and fragrant.
  3. Add the barbacoa and cook it through, letting it take on color and soak up the seasoning.
  4. Rest briefly, adjust the salt and acid, and finish with fresh herbs before serving.
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