Uncle T’s Beef Barbacoa Tacos
Take your taco night up a level. For her version of this hearty classic, Chef Maribel draws inspiration from her family heritage and her culinary training throughout South America. Traditional beef barbacoa is the star of the show—rich, flavorful chuck marinated in a combination of chiles, along with lime, onion, cumin and other spices, then braised to fork-tender perfection. It’s stuffed into three flour tortillas, garnished with fresh cilantro and onions, and paired with a bright Salsa Verde—a blend of tangy roasted tomatillos and chiles. On the side: Mexican Red Rice, which gets its gentle blush from an infusion of tomatoes.
Nutritional facts
Protein
56g
Carbs
100g
Calories
860kcal
Fat
25g
Ingredients
Flour Tortilla, Bay Leaf, Oregano, Serrano Peppers, Black Pepper, Cumin, Corn, Cinnamon Stick, Cilantro, Garlic, Sugar, Onion, Jasmine Rice, Kosher Salt, Clove, Beef Chuck, Green Peas, Carrots, Tomato Sauce, Guajillo Chile, Grapeseed Oil, Chipotle in Adobo, Lime, Tomatillo
Contains wheat, soybeans.
Reviews
4.2
Based on 160 reviews
SHARON · 05/15/25
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About Maribel Rivero
Chef Maribel Rivero works as a personal chef and cooking instructor in Austin and specializes in foods from South America and North America. She is motivated by stories behind the cooking and expresses those stories into the flavors of her dishes. In 2017, Rivero opened Yuyo Peruano with her brother as a celebration of her culinary immersion throughout South America, during which she connected with the people and culinary communities of Bolivia, Peru, Argentina, and Uruguay. She was recognized by the James Beard Foundation with a Best Chef nomination in 2019.
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