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Weeknight Barbacoa with Charred Corn
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Weeknight Barbacoa with Charred Corn

4.4 (197 ratings)

Weeknight Barbacoa with Charred Corn -- balanced between sweet, salt and heat.

Prep
9 min
Cook
51 min
Servings
7
Difficulty
Advanced
Ingredients

What you'll need

  • 1 lb barbacoa
  • 1 tbsp white onion
  • 2 tsp fresh cilantro
  • 1 medium lime
  • 1 lb ground cumin
  • a pinch corn tortillas
  • 4 oz kosher salt
  • to taste flaky salt
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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