Barbacoa

Directions

1. 1
   Dry the beef with a paper towel.
2. 2
   This step is really important to get a nice crust on the beef.
3. 3
   Generously salt and pepper the beef.
4. 4
   Brown the beef in a few tablespoons of oil, in batches if you dont have room in your pan.
5. 5
   Take the beef out and add the onions.
6. 6
   Add more oil if you need it.
7. 7
   Season the onions with some kosher salt and pepper.
8. 8
   Cook until soft, about 8 minutes.
9. 9
   Add in the garlic, cook for a few seconds.
10. 10
    Add the cumin, oregano, chipotle, and cloves to the pan.
11. 11
    Cook while stirring for a minute.
12. 12
    Add the beef, chicken stock, water, and bay leaves to the pan.
13. 13
    Season with salt and pepper.
14. 14
    Bring the mixture to a boil.
15. 15
    Reduce the heat and cover with a lid.
16. 16
    I put the beef in a 325-degree oven for approximately 2 hours or until the beef is fork tender.
17. 17
    You could also keep this on the stove and simmer it until tender.
18. 18
    After about 2 hours in the oven, test to make sure that the beef is tender enough to shred with a fork.
19. 19
    If it is not shredding easily, put it back in the oven for a bit longer.
20. 20
    When it is ready to come out of the oven, I take out the chipotle pepper.
21. 21
    Add the vinegar.