Torta De Barbacoa

Recipe

• Ingredients

  • 1.5 Lbs beef cheek or beef 
  • 1 liter of water
  • 2 garlic cloves, peeled
  • 1 white onion, halved
  • 5 bay leaves
  • 1 bunch cilantro, chopped
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 1 tbsp whole black peppercorns
  • 2 bolillo rolls or telera bread
  • 1 Roma tomato, sliced
  • La Costeña Refried Black Beans
  • La Costeña Jalapeño Peppers (whole and nachos)
  • Lime wedges

• Instructions

  1. In a slow cooker, combine beef cheek, garlic, half an onion, bay leaves, salt, and peppercorns. Cook on high for 8 hours or overnight.

  2. Shred the cooked beef and set aside. Reserve the broth for another use, if desired.

  3. Spread La Costeña Refried Black Beans on the bread. Layer with shredded beef, sliced tomato, and chopped onion.

  4. Serve with La Costeña Jalapeño Peppers and lime wedges on the side.

• Nutritional Values

  • Per 100g
  • Calories: 283
  • kcal Proteins: 25 g
  • Fats: 23 g
  • Saturated Fats: 8 g
  • Carbohydrates: 2 g
  • Sugars: 0 g
  • Fiber: 0 g
  • Sodium: 90 mg