
Instant Pot Barbacoa Beef
User Reviews
5.0
27 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr 15 mins
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Additional Time
15 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 35 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
373 kcal
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Course
Main Course

Instant Pot Barbacoa Beef
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Instant Pot Barbacoa Beef is made with succulent beef chuck roast soaked in spicy adobo juices and cooked to tender perfection.
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Ingredients
- 3 pounds beef brisket or chuck roast - trimmed of extra fat and cut into 2-inch chunks
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 medium Chipotle chiles in adobo sauce add more if preferred
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 lime juiced
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 whole bay leaf
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients, except beef and bay, leaves to a blender and puree until the mixture is smooth.
- Add the beef chunks to the Instant Pot, If you have time, for extra flavor, you can saute them for a few minutes.
- Pour the pureed mixture on top of the beef and add the bay leaves.
- Lock the lid and point the valve to a sealed position.
- Cook for about 40 minutes on HIGH PRESSURE, followed by a 15 minutes Natural Pressure Release. The beef should be very tender and fall apart when shredded with a fork. If needed cook for 10-15 minutes more.
- When done, carefully open the Instant Pot remove the bay leaves, and discard them.
- Shred the meat using two forks into the cooking juices. Let the beef absorb some of the juices for about 30 more minutes before serving.
- Use a slotted spoon or tongs to serve.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
373kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
48g
(96%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
140mg
(47%)
Sodium
783mg
(33%)
Potassium
825mg
(24%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
0g
(0%)
Vitamin A
465IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
0.9mg
(1%)
Calcium
44mg
(4%)
Iron
5.7mg
(32%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 373 kcal
% Daily Value*
Calories | 373kcal | 19% |
Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
Protein | 48g | 96% |
Fat | 17g | 26% |
Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
Cholesterol | 140mg | 47% |
Sodium | 783mg | 33% |
Potassium | 825mg | 18% |
Fiber | 1g | 4% |
Sugar | 0g | 0% |
Vitamin A | 465IU | 9% |
Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 1% |
Calcium | 44mg | 4% |
Iron | 5.7mg | 32% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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