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Roasted Barbacoa with Cotija
Mexican Free recipe

Roasted Barbacoa with Cotija

4.5 (403 ratings)

Deeply satisfying Barbacoa with Cotija, bright with acid and fresh herbs.

Prep
9 min
Cook
31 min
Servings
3
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients

What you'll need

  • 1 lb barbacoa
  • 1 medium white onion
  • 1 lb fresh cilantro
  • a pinch lime
  • 4 oz ground cumin
  • 1/4 cup corn tortillas
  • 2 tbsp kosher salt
  • to taste good finishing oil
Method

Step by step

  1. Pat the barbacoa dry and season it well so it browns instead of steaming.
  2. Get your pan hot and render the aromatics until they smell sweet and toasty.
  3. Return the barbacoa, add just enough liquid, and simmer until everything is tender.
  4. Taste, brighten with a squeeze of citrus, and plate while it is still hot.
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