Barbacoa (Dutch Oven)
Not traditional barbacoa—just our way. It’s what works for us right now: throw everything in a Dutch oven, let it do its thing, and end up with something bold, tender, and full of flavor. Cook Time: ~3 hours Oven Temp: 350°F Ingredients: 3 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into large chunks 3–5 dried chile de árbol (for heat) 1–2 dried ancho chiles (for smokiness and depth) ½ cup orange juice Juice of 1 fresh orange (you squeezed it in!) Juice of 2 limes ½ cup beef stock 3 bay leaves 1 tbsp garlic powder Olive oil or neutral oil, for coating the beef (optional) Spice Blend: Mix together: 1 tbsp kosher salt 1 ½ tsp garlic powder 1 tsp onion powder 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp smoked paprika ½ tsp ground coriander ½ tsp dried oregano ¼ tsp cinnamon ¼ tsp ground cloves ½ tsp black pepper ½ tbsp brown sugar (optional for balance) Instructions: Preheat oven to 350°F. Season the beef chunks with the spice blend and garlic powder. (Rub it in well. You can also sear them in...