Easy BARBACOA de Res and Consemmé / Beef Barbacoa - In this recipe, I’ll be sharing all the tips I use to prepare a bursting with flavor Traditional Mexican barbacoa on the stove top, but can also be use for pit barbacoa Authentic Barbaco is slow-cooked in a pit a tender Mexican beef dish similar to Birria Ingredients 4 pounds of chuck beef (diesmillo en troso) 2 pounds of beef neck bone (espinazo) 4 cups of water (see tip below) 2 Ancho chiles 4 Guajillo chiles 3 bay leaves 2 tomatoes 4 garlic