Beef Barbacoa Enchiladas Verdes
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Slow-cooked shredded beef paired with a sharp, acidic tomatillo salsa.

Total
1h 5m
Prep
20 min
Cook
45 min
Serves
3
Servings
Recipe serves 3
Units
Ingredients
- 3 lb Beef Chuck Roast
- 1 cup Beef Broth
- 3 Chipotle Peppers in Adobo
- 1/4 cup Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1 1/2 lb Fresh Tomatillos
- 2 Jalapeños
- 1 bunch Fresh Cilantro
- 12 Corn Tortillas
- 2 cups Monterey Jack Cheese
- 4 Garlic Cloves
- 1 tsp Dried Mexican Oregano
Instructions
- 1
Sear the beef roast in a hot pan until browned on all sides, then place it in a slow cooker.
- 2
Blend chipotle peppers, vinegar, garlic, and oregano, then pour over the beef with the broth and cook on low for 8 hours.
- 3
Once tender, shred the beef with two forks, discarding any excess fat, and set aside in its juices.
- 4
Boil the tomatillos and jalapeños until soft, then blend them with cilantro and salt to create the salsa verde.
- 5
Lightly fry each corn tortilla in a small amount of oil for 5 seconds per side to make them pliable.
- 6
Dip a tortilla in the salsa, fill with a generous portion of shredded beef, and roll tightly into a baking dish.
- 7
Top the assembled enchiladas with the remaining salsa verde and a thick layer of Monterey Jack cheese.
- 8
Bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is bubbling and slightly golden.
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