Copycat Chipotle Beef Barbacoa

Ingredients and Weight:

• 3-4 lbs beef chuck roast
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 onions (chopped)
• 4 cloves garlic (minced)
• 2 canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (minced)
• 1 tbsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation Time:

• 15 minutes

Cooking Time:

• 2-3 hours

Cooking Difficulty Level:

• 2 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C).
2. Season the beef roast with salt and pepper.
3. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
4. Sear the beef on all sides until browned.
5. Transfer the beef to a roasting pan.
6. Add the remaining ingredients (onions, garlic, chipotle peppers, cumin, oregano) to the skillet and cook until softened.
7. Pour the mixture over the beef roast.
8. Cover the roasting pan tightly with aluminum foil.
9. Roast for 2-3 hours, or until the beef is tender and shreddable.
10. Shred the beef and serve on tacos, burritos, or rice.

Nutritional Information:

• Serving Size: 4 oz
• Calories: 250
• Fat: 10g
• Saturated Fat: 5g
• Cholesterol: 70mg
• Sodium: 600mg
• Carbohydrates: 15g
• Fiber: 2g
• Sugar: 5g
• Protein: 25g

Dish Characteristics:

• Tender and juicy beef
• Smoky and spicy flavor
• Perfect for tacos, burritos, or rice
• Authentic Mexican-style dish

User Comments:

• "This is the best copycat barbacoa I've ever had! The Chipotle peppers give it the perfect smoky flavor."
• "The beef was so flavorful and tender, it just melts in your mouth."
• "I made this for my family and they loved it! It's now a staple in our dinner rotation."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Use a chuck roast with good marbling for a more flavorful and tender barbacoa.
• If you don't have chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, you can use dried chipotle powder.
• If you want a spicier barbacoa, add more chipotle peppers or adobo sauce.
• Let the barbacoa rest for 10-15 minutes before shredding to allow the juices to redistribute.