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Uncle T’s Beef Barbacoa Tacos

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by Maribel Rivero

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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.

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Nutritional facts

Protein

55g

Carbs

95g

Calories

830

Fat

25g

Ingredients

Flour TortillaBay LeafOreganoSerrano PeppersBlack PepperCuminCornCinnamon StickCilantroGarlicSugarOnionJasmine RiceKosher SaltCloveBeef ChuckGreen Peas, CarrotsCanned TomatoGuajillo ChileGrapeseed OilChipotle in AdoboLimeTomatillo

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Nycole Bernstein · 01/28/25

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About Maribel Rivero

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Personal chef and cooking instructor in Austin, TX. My specialty covers foods from South America to North America. I'm motivated by the stories behind cooking and expressing that story into the flavor of the food. In 2017, my brother and I created Yuyo Peruano restaurant as a celebration of my culinary immersion throughout South America, where I connected with the people and the culinary community from Bolivia, Peru, Argentina, and Uruguay. I was recognized by the James Beard Foundation with a Best Chef nomination in 2019. Due to covid Yuyo closed with many other opportunities to cook for many more than I could have imagined through CookUnity.

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