5 from 27 votes
Instant Pot Barbacoa Beef
Instant Pot Barbacoa Beef features tender chunks of beef brisket cooked in a richly spiced sauce of chipotle, garlic, spices, and lime. The pressure cooking method produces meat that easily shreds and absorbs flavorful cooking juices, suitable for tacos, burritos, or as a hearty main.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 20 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 chipotle chiles add more if preferred, medium, in adobo sauce
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 lime juiced
- 1 tablespoon oregano dried
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt sea salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 bay leaf whole
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
(18%)
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: 6 servings
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.