Discover Your Creative Kitchen AI Companion
Let our assistant inspire your next meal!
Simply provide a recipe idea or the ingredients you have, and ScrummyChef will instantly come up with a new recipe just for you.

Texas Beef Barbacoa

3.7
Save
Rate
Tap to rate
PREP TIME
15 min
COOKING TIME
180 min
TOTAL TIME
195 min
SERVINGS
12 servings
Dinner Southwestern
Texas Beef Barbacoa
Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • 1 (3 pound) boneless beef chuck roast
Instructions
1
Set up your smoker by adding dampened hickory wood charcoal, aiming for a temperature range of 180 to 200 degrees F (80 to 95 degrees C) inside the grill or smoker.
2
Mix together black pepper, oregano, cayenne pepper, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and seasoned salt in a small bowl until you achieve a uniform blend.
3
Place the chuck roast in a large mixing container and generously coat it with the spice mixture, ensuring an even layer of flavors on all surfaces.
4
Carefully place the meat into the smoker and smoke for 1.5 hours, periodically turning it every half hour to ensure even cooking.
5
After the meat has reached a dark red color and the edges have developed a rich, darkened appearance, remove it from the smoker and place it in a roasting pan.
6
Seal the meat tightly with aluminum foil to trap the juices and flavors inside.
7
Preheat your oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C), preparing it for the final stage of cooking.
8
Bake the meat in the preheated oven for 1.5 hours, or until it reaches a tender and fall-apart consistency.
9
Once the meat is done, carefully remove the foil and shred it with two forks while still hot, allowing the flavors to meld together.