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Beef Barbacoa Enchiladas Verdes
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Beef Barbacoa Enchiladas Verdes

Slow-cooked shredded beef paired with a sharp, acidic tomatillo salsa.

Prep Time

20 min

Cook Time

45 min

Servings

3

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs Beef Chuck Roast
  • 1 cup Beef Broth
  • 3 peppers Chipotle Peppers in Adobo
  • 0.25 cup Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 1.5 lbs Fresh Tomatillos
  • 2 whole Jalapeños
  • 1 bunch Fresh Cilantro
  • 12 count Corn Tortillas
  • 2 cups Monterey Jack Cheese
  • 4 cloves Garlic Cloves
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Mexican Oregano

Instructions

  1. 1

    Sear the beef roast in a hot pan until browned on all sides, then place it in a slow cooker.

  2. 2

    Blend chipotle peppers, vinegar, garlic, and oregano, then pour over the beef with the broth and cook on low for 8 hours.

  3. 3

    Once tender, shred the beef with two forks, discarding any excess fat, and set aside in its juices.

  4. 4

    Boil the tomatillos and jalapeños until soft, then blend them with cilantro and salt to create the salsa verde.

  5. 5

    Lightly fry each corn tortilla in a small amount of oil for 5 seconds per side to make them pliable.

  6. 6

    Dip a tortilla in the salsa, fill with a generous portion of shredded beef, and roll tightly into a baking dish.

  7. 7

    Top the assembled enchiladas with the remaining salsa verde and a thick layer of Monterey Jack cheese.

  8. 8

    Bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is bubbling and slightly golden.

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