Happy Father’s Day! Today’s Sunday Supper theme is all about “man food” to honor the guys in our life. My dad is one of the best there is. But dad is an incredibly picky eater, which somehow my mom can handle, but drives me nutty when I try and plan a family dinner. So unfortunately for my father, today’s recipe was made to honor my own baby daddy; the best fur-dad around, my husband.
[bonding time?]
I’m lucky that Jason will try anything I make at least once. I asked him what his favorite man food was via email {we were both at work when I asked}, and he replied, “I like that shredded chicken you make. But also that shredded taco meat for salads. I know salad doesn’t sound manly, but supporting your wife is, so make sure to include that in your recipe post.” I love that guy.
That shredded taco meat Jason was referring to was beef barbacoa. This dish is so versatile, you can use it for anything! I often make it over salad, because it’s easy and I can make a huge batch to last all week.
I originally adapted my recipe from Joyful Healthy Eats, but have made it a little more paleo friendly with ground chipotle peppers, instead of canned {no added sugar that way}, and used shoulder roast instead of brisket. I also make a paste out of the spices for better coverage + flavor.
Feel free to throw your beef barbacoa in a taco, burrito bowl, or anything else you can think of. Sometimes, I just eat it with a spoon, and avocado ranch dressing. #classy
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…and I am not the only one sharing some ah-mazing, and tasty man food. See what others are sharing below:
Manly Starters:
- BBQ Chicken Nacho by Country Girl in The Kitchen
- Beer Battered Fried Mushrooms by Kudos Kitchen by Renee
- Burrata Bresaola and Arugula Appetizer by Family Foodie
- Chicken Satay with Spicy Peanut Sauce by Hip Foodie Mom
- Chipotle Pork Belly-Stuffed Jalapeño Poppers by The Redhead Baker
- Coconut Beer-Battered Prawns with Spicy Marmalade by The Wimpy Vegetarian
- Devils on Horseback by Nosh My Way
- Fried Pickles by Cookin’ Mimi
- Garlic and Herb Wine Jelly by What Smells So Good?
- Maple Sriracha Chicken Wings by Manu’s Menu
- Tomato Bacon Jam by Feed Me, Seymour
Manly Mains:
- Bacon Bourbon BBQ Burgers by The Girl In The Little Red Kitchen
- Bacon Cheeseburger Crustless Quiche by Cupcakes & Kale Chips
- Beef Barbacoa by Casa de Crews
- Beef Short Rib Sandwich by Life Tastes Good
- Beer Brats with Pepper Relish by Jelly Toast
- Beer Can Chicken by Curious Cuisiniere
- Chicago Style-Pizza by Small Wallet, Big Appetite
- Chili Dog Casserole by Simple Gourmet
- Chipotle Pork Chops by girlichef
- Coconut & Lime Grilled Shrimp Skewers by Take A Bite Out of Boca
- Colossal Burger by Jane’s Adventures in Dinner
- Gluten Free Lemon Pepper Wings by Gluten Free Crumbley
- Grilled Chipotle Chicken Pizza by Peaceful Cooking
- Grilled Lobster with Miso Butter by Kimchi MOM
- Grilled Sweet Guava Chicken by The Foodie Army Wife
- Ham and Pineapple Pizza Pockets by gotta get baked
- Huevos Rancheros Casserole by Pescetarian Journal
- Lacquered Short Ribs in the Slow Cooker by Shockingly Delicious
- Maple Chipotle Barbecue Pork Tenderloin by Flavor Mosaic
- Meatball Burger on Garlic Bread by Healthy.Delicious.
- Mom’s Slow Roasted Brisket by Food Lust People Love
- Perfectly Pan Seared Steak by Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch
- Pollo al Peperoncino by Run DMT
- Polish Coal Miner Piggies (Stuffed Cabbage Rolls- Golabki) by Rants from my Crazy Kitchen
- Red Chile Shredded Chicken Tacos. How to win over your man’s stomach and steal his heart. by Simply Healthy Family
- Ropa Vieja by Meal Diva
- Salt of the Earth Ribs by Culinary Adventures with Camilla
- Salisbury Steak w/ Loaded Mashed Potatoes and Mushroom Gravy by A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures
- Smoked Turkey Drumsticks by Cindy’s Recipes and Writing
- Stuffed Chipotle Bacon Cheese Burgers by Peanut Butter and Peppers
- Stuffed Pork Chops by The Not So Cheesy Kitchen
- Tex-Mex Gut Buster Chili by Bobbi’s Kozy Kitchen
- The Cleveland Hogg Burger by Seduction in the Kitchen
Manly Desserts:
- Beer Funnel Cake by Killer Bunnies, Inc.
- Black Forest Cake by Noshing with the Nolands
- Carob Chip Cookies by Pies and Plots
- Chunky Monkey Vegan Banana Bread by Ninjabaking.com
- Classic Cheesecake by Hot Momma’s Kitchen Chaos
- Fat Man’s Pie by Magnolia Days
- Mandarin orange cake aka southern pig pickin’ cake by Baking & Browning
- Pizookies by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Grilled Pound Cake Stacks with Roasted Strawberries by Melanie Makes
- Strawberry Rhubarb Pie With Mascarpone Cream by La Bella Vita Cucina
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Jason is definitely a keeper with a response like that! Ok, I’m sure for other reasons, too.
Love the versatility of this meat.
Your beef looks so moist and tender!
This is my kind of salad. I know my husband would love it too but I’d have to add extra beef to his 🙂
This looks really good! I’ll have to look for ground chipotle…I think I could use it a lot.
I had never cooked with it until this recipe, and now I love it!
I can totally relate to a picky eater dad – my father-in-law is pretty picky (complete opposite of my dad who will eat anything). I love that you made this for your furbaby dad (that photo of your sweet dog is adorable! Those eyes!). This looks delicious. And I’d be totally down with eating this with a spoon and avo ranch dress so yeah, I’m #classy too 😉
How funny, we had something very similar (Cafe Rio Style) at my dad’s tonight. I’m not a huge fan cuz it’s slow cooked in Coke but your recipe looks perfect! Love chipotle (I contributed chipotle black beans 😉
I have heard of the coke recipe, but never had it. I bet I would have liked that years ago, but may be too sweet for me now. Hope you had a great day with your family!
I love barbacoa! It’s all I will eat on a burrito bowl.
So good, right? Gah, I could eat burrito bowls all day!
Yum! I can’t seem to find the link just now, but Southern Living Magazine is having a crock pot recipe contest, I think it ends in August.
Ohhh, good to know! I’ll have to google. Thanks for sharing 🙂
Yum!!! I want this now haha.
Adorable photo of your dog!!! And I always love the combination of lime and chipotle. This recipe is a keeper for my family!
Haha my dad is a picky eater too, I feel your pain! At least theres more than one man in your life to cook for today 🙂
What a great idea to make up a bunch!! I love that you put this over a salad, and your hubs sounds like a winner for sure :)!! Pinned!
I mean I know I am biased, but I’d have to agree 😉
Oooh it’s been ages since I’ve had something like this!
Salad or taco, YUM!! This looks great!
slow cooked, shredded barbacoa beef! Now that’s man food for sure.
I love this! I’m always for flavorful Crock pot dishes. This looks perfect!
This looks delicious. I too am blessed with a hubby who will eat anything at least once, it does make life a lot easier doesn’t it?
Totally does, Laura. Hope your husband is having a great Father’s Day!
Shredded meat is totally “manly!” This looks amazing! Happy Fathers Day!
Good point, Jen!
Hey, meat on a salad is the only way my husband eats salad. lol Totally manly… and sounds delicious!
Touche, Shannon! Meat is meat, right? LOL
Aw, what a sweet photo of your hubby and fur baby! I’m loving the sound of your barbocoa…and hope to make it for tacos very soon!
I’ve not made Barbacoa but it sounds so easy! Thanks for sharing!
It’s so easy, and so flavorful!
Barbacoa is one of Hagin’s favorite things. I made it once a long time ago, but haven’t since. Shhhh don’t let him see this post or he will be on me to make it again.
I love how easy this is to make. I can start it before work and just shred when I get home. Too bad I can’t just deliver some for you 🙂