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Instant Pot Barbacoa

This Instant Pot Barbacoa Beef recipe is guaranteed to be the highlight of taco tuesdays! Serve this fork tender, smoky, spicy beef in a burrito bowl or on a tortilla!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 5 mins
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 644 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 pounds chuck roast cut into chunks
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 3 cloves garlic pressed
  • 1 Tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 Tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 2 limes juiced
  • 2 Tablespoons chipotle in adobo sauce
  • 1 Tablespoon cumin
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 2 teaspoons oregano
  • ½ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
Optional Toppings
  • corn tortillas, cilantro lime rice, cheese, guacamole, salsa, lettuce

Instructions

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  1. Turn the Instant Pot on "saute" and add about 1 Tbsp of olive oil to the bottom of the pot. Cook chuck roast for several minutes on each side, until lightly browned. Remove from pot.
  2. While on saute, add in beef broth and scrape the bits of meat off the bottom of the pan. This is called "deglazing." This will ensure you do not receive the "burn notice." Turn off.
  3. Add the pressed garlic, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, lime juice, chipotle in adobo sauce, cumin, onion powder, oregano, cloves, salt, and pepper to the beef broth in the pot. Give a quick stir.
  4. Add the browned chuck roast to the mixture.
  5. Secure the lid and make sure the valve is turned to sealing.
  6. Select "high pressure" and cook time of 60 minutes. Instant Pot will take about 10-15 minutes to come to pressure before counting down the cook time.
  7. When the cook time ends, allow it naturally release for 10 minutes (this means leave it alone)! After the ten minutes, do a quick release of the valve and open the pressure cooker.
  8. Remove the meat and shred the beef on a cutting board. If you like your meat extra juicy, reserve the juices in the bottom of the instant pot to serve over the meat. Or, assemble your tacos and burrito bowls and discard the juice. 

Notes

  • Depending on your mood or taste buds, barbacoa beef can be served in many ways. Just like making taco meat or carnitas, you can serve barbacoa beef on a tortilla and eat like a taco!

Nutrition Information

Calories 644kcal (32%) Carbohydrates 16g (5%) Protein 59g (118%) Fat 39g (60%) Saturated Fat 15g (75%) Polyunsaturated Fat 21g Trans Fat 2g Cholesterol 192mg (64%) Sodium 659mg (27%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 2g (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 644

% Daily Value*

Calories 644kcal 32%
Carbohydrates 16g 5%
Protein 59g 118%
Fat 39g 60%
Saturated Fat 15g 75%
Polyunsaturated Fat 21g 124%
Trans Fat 2g 100%
Cholesterol 192mg 64%
Sodium 659mg 27%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 2g 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.