Dairy-Free Authentic Barbacoa Tacos

Experience the bold and smoky flavors of these Dairy-Free Authentic Barbacoa Tacos, a mouthwatering take on traditional Mexican street food. Made with tender, slow-cooked beef brisket seasoned with a rich blend of chiles de árbol, chipotle peppers, garlic, and warm spices like cumin and cloves, this recipe guarantees deep, robust flavor in every bite. Simmered to perfection in a tangy apple cider vinegar-infused sauce, the shredded barbacoa is the star of these tacos, served on warm, pliable corn tortillas and topped with fresh cilantro, crunchy radish slices, and a squeeze of lime. Perfect for those looking for a dairy-free dinner idea, these tacos are easy to prepare in a slow cooker, making them an ideal choice for busy weeknights or festive gatherings. From its authentic spices to its melt-in-your-mouth texture, this recipe will transport your taste buds straight to the streets of Mexico!

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:360 mins

Total Time:390 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 pounds Beef brisket
• 1 tablespoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 4 pieces Chiles de árbol
• 2 tablespoons Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
• 1 medium, chopped White onion
• 6 pieces, minced Garlic cloves
• 2 pieces Bay leaves
• 1 tablespoon Ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons Dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon Ground cloves
• 2 cups Beef broth
• 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
• 12 pieces Corn tortillas
• 1 unit, cut into wedges Lime
• 0.5 cup, chopped Fresh cilantro
• 4 pieces, sliced Radishes

Directions

Step 1

Start by cutting the beef brisket into large chunks, around 3 to 4 inches each, and season them generously with salt and black pepper.

Step 2

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, sear the brisket pieces on all sides until browned. This should take about 3-4 minutes per side.

Step 3

Transfer the seared beef into a slow cooker.

Step 4

In a blender, combine the chiles de árbol, chipotle peppers in adobo, chopped onion, minced garlic, bay leaves, ground cumin, dried oregano, ground cloves, beef broth, and apple cider vinegar.

Step 5

Blend everything until you get a smooth sauce.

Step 6

Pour the sauce over the beef in the slow cooker, ensuring that the beef is fully covered in the sauce.

Step 7

Set the slow cooker to low and cook for 6 to 8 hours, or until the beef is tender and easily shredded with a fork.

Step 8

Once cooked, remove the beef from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks.

Step 9

Warm the corn tortillas on a skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side, or until they are pliable.

Step 10

Assemble the tacos by placing some shredded barbacoa onto each tortilla.

Step 11

Top with fresh cilantro and sliced radishes.

Step 12

Serve with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the tacos.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2728.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4656.7

Total Fat 184.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 66.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.5g
Cholesterol 1279.1mg	0%
Sodium 14482.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 296.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 46.9g	0%
Total Sugars 12.8g
Protein 446.3g	0%

Vitamin D 108.9IU	0%
Calcium 689.4mg	0%
Iron 53.2mg	0%
Potassium 5715.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 35.9%

Protein: 38.5%

Carbs: 25.6%