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Just wanted to let you know that barbacoa is not a chuck roast; it is beef cheek meat.
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Like the other person said, Barbacoa is beef cheek and is very good but has a very different flavor then a roast. Aside from that, this recipe looks really yummy
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This recipe is pretty good. I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 because the meat needs to be browned before roasting and because the final product didn't have that spiciness I like barbacoa to have. Next time I'll add more chilies.
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My fiance is Mexican and he said it should be just a bit more spice..a bit more garlic and an extra guallijo chili. It turned out fine except for this. I actually used cow cheeks and there was alot of meat on it. Depending on your area you might have to order the cow cheeks ahead of time. I am going to try it again but upping the spices a bit. Overall it was pretty darn good..for your info too barbacoa was actually made with lamb or goat meat in the past..
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Very good recipe. I used the crock pot after a quick sear on the beef instead. Flavorful and tender.
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Everything is ggreat except you use dry red ancho chiles not powder....
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This was really good! Pleasantly surprised on how easy it was to make. this was my first time ever making barbacoa. My picky family enjoyed it.
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Phenomenal! Didn't have ancho chili powder so just used a spicy Mexican chili powder instead. I also added 1 tsp of chipotle chile powder. Cooked in Dutch oven at 300 degrees for 4 hours then shut off the oven and left it in there for another 2 hours. Trimmed the fat and shred with forks. Wasn't too spicy and the kids loved it also. So tender! Definitely a new favorite!
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