Barbacoa (True Texas Style)

Step 1

Chop the beef into 1-2 inch chunks. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Working in batches, sear the meat briefly on all sides. Careful not to crowd the pan. Continue until all meat is seared.

Step 2

Place the beef into the bottom of the slow cooker. Sprinkle with salt.

Step 3

Add in the quartered onion and smashed garlic cloves. Add in the bay leaves.

Step 4

Cook on LOW for 6-8 hours until the meat easily shreds. Remove the bay leaves and large pieces of onion.

Step 5

Shred the meat. Return the meat to the slow cooker, stir into the juices. Let cook for another 20-30 minutes on LOW.

Step 6

Serve warm on corn tortillas to make street tacos.