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Barbacoa Tacos
Mexico City — Mother recipe · en it
Hearty barbacoa tacos, a traditional dish from Mexico City, rich in flavor and aroma.
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⏱️ 10 min prep + 180 min cottura · 4 porzioni · media
Ingredients
- 400 g of lamb or pork
- 1 onion
- 2 dried chiles
- 2 scallions
- 2 tablespoons of chili powder
- 2 tablespoons of salt
- 1 tablespoon of black pepper
- 1 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 liter of water
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
Method
- In a large pot, combine the water, olive oil, chili powder, salt, black pepper, bay leaf, and balsamic vinegar. Bring to a boil.
- Add the meat and cook over medium heat for about 3 hours, or until the meat is fully tender.
- Chop the onion, scallions, and dried chiles into small pieces. Add them to the meat and cook for an additional 30 minutes.
- Prepare the corn tortillas and warm them in a tortilla warmer.
- Place the tortillas on a plate and top with the meat. Serve immediately.
- Thanks to this recipe, you can enjoy the traditional barbacoa tacos of Mexico City right at home!
The story
Barbacoa tacos are a popular dish throughout Mexico, but they are closely tied to the traditional cuisine of Mexico City, where they are prepared with lamb or pork, slowly cooked for hours.
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