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Roasted Barbacoa and Avocado
Mexican Free recipe

Roasted Barbacoa and Avocado

4.7 (392 ratings)

A Roasted Barbacoa, built on a slow, honest base, and served and Avocado.

Prep
8 min
Cook
45 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients

What you'll need

  • 1 lb barbacoa
  • 1 lb white onion
  • a pinch fresh cilantro
  • 4 oz lime
  • 1/4 cup ground cumin
  • 2 tbsp corn tortillas
  • 1 cup kosher salt
  • to taste fresh herbs, to finish
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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