Tacos de Barbacoa con Salsa Verde (Beef Barbacoa Tacos)
Soft, deeply chilli flavoured shredded beef in warm corn tortillas, finished with onion, coriander and tangy green salsa.
Made with Salsa verde (cooked tomatillo salsa) and Corn tortillas from masa harina and Barbacoa beef. Make a batch of the base first, then this takes minutes. Skip to the method
- Time20 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £4.24 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Put the barbacoa in a pan with a splash of water or its cooking juices. Warm over a medium heat for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring, until steaming hot all the way through.
7 min - 2
Warm the tortillas one at a time in a dry pan for 30 seconds each side. Stack in a clean tea towel to stay soft.
- 3
Mix the onion and coriander.
- 4
Spoon the beef onto the tortillas, using two per taco if they are thin.
- 5
Top with the onion and coriander mix, a spoonful of your ready made salsa verde (see the base recipe) and radish slices.
- 6
Serve with lime wedges and extra salsa, 3 tacos each.
Tips
- Moisten the beef with a little of its cooking liquid when reheating, or it dries out.
- Double up the tortillas if the beef is juicy.
- Add a spoonful of the barbacoa cooking juices as a dip (consome) on the side.
Storing and freezing
Chill leftovers within 2 hours and eat within 3 days. Reheat until steaming hot all the way through.
Questions
Is this spicy?
Barbacoa has a deep, rounded chilli warmth rather than sharp heat. The salsa verde adds the sharp element, so adjust it to taste.
Can I serve it in other ways?
Yes. It is excellent in burritos, on tostadas, in quesadillas, or over rice in a bowl.
More made with salsa verde (cooked tomatillo salsa)
Pollo en Salsa Verde (Braised Chicken in Green Salsa)
DFEFNFFlautas de Arrachera (Crispy Rolled Steak Tacos)
GFEFNFTacos Dorados de Papa (Crispy Potato Tacos)
GFDFEFQuesadillas de Champiñones con Salsa Verde (Mushroom Quesadillas)
EFNFSee every dish made with salsa verde (cooked tomatillo salsa)
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.