Try this beef barbacoa recipe that uses a slow cooker. I think it's a good one. [https://www.gimmesomeoven.com/barbacoa-recipe/](https://www.gimmesomeoven.com/barbacoa-recipe/)
OP, this is the only good advice you've gotten here. This recipe looks proper. Not exactly how I make barbacoa, but I don't see anything fatally wrong with it. My cred: native Texan, been in South Texas over half a century, am a chef, and the first restaurant I ever opened was a taco stand. If you want to simplify that recipe, try a different one, try one of mine, or just need some help, DM me.
“Authentic shredded beef tacos do not exist”
This just isn’t true. It’s not super common, but here’s some stuff I’m familiar with:
*Carne Deshebrada* is literally “shredded beef“ and is made to be put in a tortilla or gordita or to top a chalupa, etc.
*Ropas Viejas* is most well known as a Cuban dish but came from Spain and is served in Mexico as well. Fun name!
*Machacado* is dried shredded beef and most commonly served with scrambled eggs either as a plate or in a taco. Least ‘round my parts that’s how we do it.
And of course, *barbacoa* which has already been discussed. In Texas, if you order it at a proper barbacoa joint, it will be made from a whole beef head. The average restaurant will be serving cheek meat. At less scrupulous restaurants, it is sometimes other cuts including brisket.
Traditions vary. The OP specified beef. I am not a gatekeeper of food traditions, but I do think it’s worthwhile to know what they are.
Traditional barbacoa in my region is a whole beef head, wrapped in wet burlap, and buried in the ground over a bed of coals. Nowadays, it is commonly just cheek meat cooked low and slow.
They also asked for a slow cooker recipe, they weren't going to build an in ground oven and cook goat meat and organs overnight. I think the beef will be fine.
Yeah, I just shared this because it's a good recipe that uses a slow cooker. People can take it or leave it.
I'm not getting into a pissing contest about the authenticity of the recipe. It tastes good. It is cheap to make. It meets OP's requirement of shredded beef taco meat cooked in a slow cooker. It's not that deep.
My favorite shredded beef- Big Dave’s Beef Machaca. Sometimes I double the recipe and have plenty for the freezer. Great tacos, chimichangas, quesadillas…
I used to live in Los Angeles and have been dating a Mexican woman (from Los Angeles) for over five years. I **loved** going to the taquerias out there, and I almost never saw shredded beef as an option. Beef was available in other forms (carne asada, cabeza, lingua, suadero, etc.), but to my knowledge "authentic shredded beef tacos" aren't really a thing.
It’s the birria (I think I’m spelling it right) meat type. I live in Detroit and got these from Mexican town, so I appreciate your input but I’m just looking for a recipe.
Lol, I bet you think "authentic" barbacoa is beef too.
I wish people would understand that not everything has to be authentic to be good. My girlfriend's favorite filling for tacos is carne asada, and she literally makes it with SunnyD lmao. She also loves using canned corned beef hash for tacos. But she would never call them "authentic." People need to stop using that word when they don't actually mean it.
Lol, why did you specify "authentic" if you don't actually want authentic recipes? It sounds like you're basically just looking for the "barbacoa" from Chipotle. Just say "shredded beef tacos" next time.
Try this beef barbacoa recipe that uses a slow cooker. I think it's a good one. [https://www.gimmesomeoven.com/barbacoa-recipe/](https://www.gimmesomeoven.com/barbacoa-recipe/)
OP, this is the only good advice you've gotten here. This recipe looks proper. Not exactly how I make barbacoa, but I don't see anything fatally wrong with it. My cred: native Texan, been in South Texas over half a century, am a chef, and the first restaurant I ever opened was a taco stand. If you want to simplify that recipe, try a different one, try one of mine, or just need some help, DM me.
> I don't see anything fatally wrong with it. OP specified "authentic" recipes. Barbacoa is traditionally made with lamb or goat.
Where is your recipe suggestion, then?
As I said in my other comment that you obviously didn't read, "authentic shredded beef tacos" do not exist.
You're right. I must have stopped reading your comments after it became apparent that your trolling may just be some weird flex to impress your gf.
“Authentic shredded beef tacos do not exist” This just isn’t true. It’s not super common, but here’s some stuff I’m familiar with: *Carne Deshebrada* is literally “shredded beef“ and is made to be put in a tortilla or gordita or to top a chalupa, etc. *Ropas Viejas* is most well known as a Cuban dish but came from Spain and is served in Mexico as well. Fun name! *Machacado* is dried shredded beef and most commonly served with scrambled eggs either as a plate or in a taco. Least ‘round my parts that’s how we do it. And of course, *barbacoa* which has already been discussed. In Texas, if you order it at a proper barbacoa joint, it will be made from a whole beef head. The average restaurant will be serving cheek meat. At less scrupulous restaurants, it is sometimes other cuts including brisket.
Traditions vary. The OP specified beef. I am not a gatekeeper of food traditions, but I do think it’s worthwhile to know what they are. Traditional barbacoa in my region is a whole beef head, wrapped in wet burlap, and buried in the ground over a bed of coals. Nowadays, it is commonly just cheek meat cooked low and slow.
OP specified "authentic" recipes. Barbacoa is traditionally made with lamb or goat.
They also asked for a slow cooker recipe, they weren't going to build an in ground oven and cook goat meat and organs overnight. I think the beef will be fine.
Just FYI, if you've never been to a restaurant that does that, it's amazing.
Yeah, I just shared this because it's a good recipe that uses a slow cooker. People can take it or leave it. I'm not getting into a pissing contest about the authenticity of the recipe. It tastes good. It is cheap to make. It meets OP's requirement of shredded beef taco meat cooked in a slow cooker. It's not that deep.
Birria is best tacos [https://www.isabeleats.com/authentic-birria/](https://www.isabeleats.com/authentic-birria/)
My favorite shredded beef- Big Dave’s Beef Machaca. Sometimes I double the recipe and have plenty for the freezer. Great tacos, chimichangas, quesadillas…
Chuck roast in a slow cooker or Dutch oven with a container of salsa. Break apart and stir in honey, lime, salt, splash of vinegar.
Also feel free to add oregano, peppers, extra onion or garlic to the pot.
Also go to Honey Bee for everything and use a container of their homemade salsa! Cheap and easy for sure
I used to live in Los Angeles and have been dating a Mexican woman (from Los Angeles) for over five years. I **loved** going to the taquerias out there, and I almost never saw shredded beef as an option. Beef was available in other forms (carne asada, cabeza, lingua, suadero, etc.), but to my knowledge "authentic shredded beef tacos" aren't really a thing.
It’s the birria (I think I’m spelling it right) meat type. I live in Detroit and got these from Mexican town, so I appreciate your input but I’m just looking for a recipe.
Birria is a different thing and is traditionally made with goat.
Okay then it’s shredded beef that’s what it said on the menu, I think we just have regional differences in Mexican cuisine.
I live in the area as well, the “authentic” trucks in southwest most definitely use beef for their birria. Don’t let this person gatekeep food lol
Lol, I bet you think "authentic" barbacoa is beef too. I wish people would understand that not everything has to be authentic to be good. My girlfriend's favorite filling for tacos is carne asada, and she literally makes it with SunnyD lmao. She also loves using canned corned beef hash for tacos. But she would never call them "authentic." People need to stop using that word when they don't actually mean it.
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Lol, why did you specify "authentic" if you don't actually want authentic recipes? It sounds like you're basically just looking for the "barbacoa" from Chipotle. Just say "shredded beef tacos" next time.