LAMB BARBACOA WITH AVOCADO TACOS
This barbacoa tastes incredible served on warm corn tortillas with Avocados from Mexico. For an added kick I used some of the reserved spicy Chile Colorado Sauce to drizzle over the meat. Some other tasty toppings include chopped onions, chopped cilantro, a squirt of tangy lime juice, and for an added crunch some jicama slices.
Provided by Yvette Marquez
Categories Main Course
Time 3h55m
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat the broiler.
- Put the onions, tomatillos, tomatoes, and garlic on a baking sheet. Put the baking sheet under the broiler and cook without turning until vegetables start to get charred about 7 minutes. Remove, set aside, and let cool to room temperature.
- In a large dry skillet over medium-low heat, toast the chile peppers, turning them over, for about 1 minute. Transfer them to a saucepan with enough water to cover chiles and boil for about 15 minutes until they are soft. Drain the chiles and discard water.
- Combine the vegetables and chiles in a blender with ¾ cup of water per blender (you'll have to work in two batches) and puree until the mixture is smooth. Season with salt.
- Leftover sauce can be stored in refrigerator for up to a week.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Line a roasting pan with foil.
- Rub agave nectar on the meat and generously season the lamb with salt. Pour the 2 cups Chile Colorado Sauce over the meat and rub it on all sides. Put the meat (fat side up) in the roasting pan. Roasting the meat fat side up allows the fat to drip down over the roast as it melts, thereby keeping the exterior nice and moist.
- Seal the pan with two layers of foil creating a tight seal, and cook in the oven for 3 hours until meat is very tender.
- Take the pan from the oven and let the meat rest for about 30 minutes.
- When it's cool enough to handle, coarsely shred the meat with your fingers or forks, discarding any fat.
- Set out all the toppings in separate bowls and serve with the shredded meat. Warm up leftover sauce for a salsa topping and let everyone prepare their own tacos.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 163 kcal, Sugar 7 g, Sodium 51 mg, Fat 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Carbohydrate 23 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 12 g, Cholesterol 29 mg, ServingSize 1 serving
LAMB TACOS (BARBACOA STYLE)
Barbacoa is a preparation of steaming and smoking meat, resulting in some very flavorful meat that stays moist during the cooking process until it is fork-tender and falling apart.
Provided by Guy Fieri
Categories main-dish
Time 8h50m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Rehydrate the anchos and chipotles in a bowl and cover with hot, boiling water. Soak the chiles until they are soft, about 20 minutes.
- Add the chiles, paprika, oregano, cinnamon and garlic to a food processor. Pour in the oil and process until smooth. If the puree is too thick, add a tablespoon or 2 of the chile soaking liquid to thin to desired consistency.
- Place the lamb in a roasting dish and sprinkle all over with salt and pepper. Pour the puree on top, cover and marinate in the fridge for 3 to 4 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F. Thaw the banana leaves (if frozen) by running them under warm water. Line a turkey roaster or braising dish with the banana leaves, slightly overlapping them on one another.
- Remove the lamb from the marinade and place on the banana leaves. Wrap up the lamb with the banana leaves, tucking in the edges so it is completely covered. Add 1 1/2 cups water to the baking dish, then cover the entire pan with aluminum foil.
- Bake until the meat is tender and falling apart, 4 hours. Remove the foil and open the banana leaves. Shred the lamb with a fork and season with salt and lime juice. Serve with the warm flour tortillas, cilantro leaves, queso fresco, radishes and onions and pair with the Malbec.
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