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Miso Barbacoa Taco

Slow-cooked beef barbacoa with white miso and toasted sesame in warm tortillas.

Vehicle

tortilla

Inspiration

Mexican / Japanese

Flavor Profile

savory, umami, rich

Meal Type

dinner

Protein

beef

Spice Level

medium

Texture

soft

Difficulty

moderate

Prep Time

20 minutes

Cook Time

3 hours

Total Time

3 hours 20 minutes

Prep Style

batch-cooking

Tags

handheld, beef, slow-cook, crowd-pleaser

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Description

Miso deepens barbacoa’s savoriness without overpowering classic chile and lime notes.

Ingredients

  • 2 lb beef chuck roast
  • 2 tbsp neutral oil
  • 2 dried guajillo chiles, softened
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 tbsp white miso
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 cup beef stock
  • 10 corn tortillas
  • Diced onion and cilantro

Preparation

  1. Blend guajillo, garlic, miso, soy sauce, vinegar, and stock.
  2. Sear beef in oil, then add sauce.
  3. Braise covered on low heat for 2 1/2 to 3 hours until tender.
  4. Shred beef and reduce sauce to coat.
  5. Warm tortillas.

Assembly

  1. Fill tortillas with miso barbacoa.
  2. Top with onion and cilantro.

Serving Suggestions

  • Serve with lime wedges.
  • Add radish slices for crunch.

Notes or Variations

  • Pressure cooker: 55 minutes high pressure.
  • Add sesame seeds before serving.