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Instant Pot Barbacoa Beef
Instant Pot Barbacoa Beef is made with succulent beef chuck roast soaked in spicy adobo juices and cooked to tender perfection.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 15 mins
Additional Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr 35 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 373 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American , Mexican
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.
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Nutrition Information
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
% 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.