Tacos de Barbacoa (Beef Barbacoa Tacos)
Tacos de Barbacoa layers tender, slow-cooked beef, tangy pickled red onions, and sharp white cheddar cheese on top of a soft corn tortilla. These tacos are packed with flavor and incredibly easy to make. They are a crowd-pleaser, and perfect for your next taco night or Cinco de Mayo.
Servings: 8
Calories: 57kcal
Ingredients
- 16 oz Barbacoa see linked recipe
- 8 Corn Tortillas
- ½ cup Sharp White Cheddar Cheese
- ¼ cup Pickled Red Onions see linked recipe
- Avacado Oil Spray
Instructions
- Prepare your barbacoa, by following my beef barbacoa recipe.
- Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat, and lightly spray it with avocado oil.
- Place 2 - 3 corn tortillas on the skillet and heat each side for 30 seconds to 1 minute or until soft and pliable.
- Remove the warm corn tortillas from the skillet and heat the remaining tortillas following the same process.
- Add the warm barbacoa to the center of your corn tortilla.
- Top the taco with sharp white cheddar cheese and pickled red onions.
- Repeat until you have made all of your tacos.
- Serve with a squeeze of fresh lime juice, and additional toppings you enjoy.
Notes
Expert Tips And Notes
Choose Quality Ingredients: I say this a lot, but the quality of ingredients you use will have a huge impact on your overall dish. High-quality, minimally processed ingredients not only taste better, but they are better for you. When preparing the Barbacoa, try to get a cut of beef like chuck roast that is grass-fed.
Nutrition
Calories: 57kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Sodium: 12mg | Potassium: 48mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 0.3mg
