Southern Texas-Style Beef Barbacoa
Description
This tender smoked beef barbacoa tastes great on burritos and tacos. It takes a long time to prepare, but the wait is worth the effort.
Ingredients
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1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper
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1 tablespoon dried oregano
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1 1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
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1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
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1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon seasoned salt
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1 (3 pound) boneless beef chuck roast
Directions
1
Prepare a smoker with dampened hickory wood charcoal. The heat inside your grill or smoker should be around 180 to 200 degrees F (80 to 95 degrees C).
2
Combine black pepper, oregano, cayenne pepper, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and seasoned salt in a small bowl until thoroughly mixed.
3
Place chuck roast in a mixing bowl, and rub all over with the spice mixture. Place meat into smoker, and smoke for 1 1/2 hours, turning about every half hour. The meat should be dark red and the edges should be darkened. Place meat in a roasting pan, and seal tightly with aluminum foil.
4
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
5
Bake meat in the preheated oven for 1 1/2 hours or until very tender.
6
Uncover meat, and shred with two forks while still hot.