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Weeknight Barbacoa with Fresh Salsa
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Weeknight Barbacoa with Fresh Salsa

4.3 (361 ratings)

Weeknight Barbacoa with Fresh Salsa -- weeknight-fast but never a compromise.

Prep
21 min
Cook
41 min
Servings
3
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients

What you'll need

  • 1 lb barbacoa
  • 1 cup white onion
  • 3 cloves fresh cilantro
  • 1 tsp lime
  • 1/2 cup ground cumin
  • 1 tbsp corn tortillas
  • 2 tsp 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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