Tazon de Barbacoa de Res con Arroz Verde y Cebollas Encurtidas (Barbacoa Rice Bowl)
Tender chilli braised beef barbacoa over lime green rice with tangy pink pickled onions, avocado and radish.
Made with Pickled red onions (cebollas encurtidas) and Cilantro lime rice and Barbacoa beef. Make a batch of the base first, then this takes minutes. Skip to the method
- Time15 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £3.51 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 your ready made cilantro lime rice (see the base recipe) in a pan with 3 tbsp water, cover and heat over a medium heat for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring once, until steaming hot all the way through.
5 min 30 s - 2
Heat your ready made barbacoa beef (see the base recipe) in a separate pan with a splash of water, stirring now and then, for 6 to 8 minutes until steaming hot all the way through.
7 min - 3
Divide the shredded lettuce between 4 bowls and top with the rice.
- 4
Spoon the hot barbacoa on top, with any juices from the pan.
- 5
Add the avocado, radishes and your ready made pickled red onions (see the base recipe).
- 6
Finish with coriander and a squeeze of lime. Serve at once.
Tips
- Spoon some of the barbacoa cooking juices over the rice. The juice carries the chilli and spice flavour.
- Add the avocado just before serving so it stays bright green.
- For extra crunch, add a handful of crushed tortilla chips on top.
Storing and freezing
Cool leftovers within 1 hour and keep in the fridge for up to 2 days, with the avocado kept separate. Reheat the beef and rice only once until steaming hot all the way through.
Questions
Can I use a different meat?
Yes. Pulled pork from carnitas or shredded chicken both work in a bowl in the same way.
Can I make the bowls ahead for lunch?
Yes. Assemble the beef and rice in boxes, cool within 1 hour and chill. Keep the avocado, pickled onions and lime separate, and reheat the beef and rice until steaming hot.
Is it spicy?
It has a medium, smoky chilli heat. The avocado and lime soften it.
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EFNFSee every dish made with pickled red onions (cebollas encurtidas)
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.