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Instant Pot Barbacoa Beef

Easy Barbacoa Beef made in the pressure cooker is incredibly tender and flavorful!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 10 mins
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings: 5 Servings
Calories: 407 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp avocado oil
  • 2 lb beef chuck roast
  • 2/3 cup beef broth
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 3 Tbsp cider vinegar
  • 3 chipotle chilis in adobo sauce
  • 1 Tbsp ground cumin
  • 1 Tbsp dried oregano
  • 1.5 tsp sea salt to taste

Instructions

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  1. Blend the beef broth, lime juice, cider vinegar, chilis, cumin, oregano, and sea salt in a small blender and set aside.
  2. Cut the beef roast into 4-6 large chunks.
  3. Press the Saute button on the Instant Pot and add the oil. Once hot, carefully place the chunks of meat on the surface. Brown 2 minutes per side.
  4. Pour the adobo sauce over the browned meat and secure the lid on the Instant Pot. Pressure cook on high for 60 minutes.
  5. When the pot has finished its cycle and beeps, allow the pressure to naturally release. 
  6. Remove lid and transfer the chunks of beef to a cutting board. Use 2 forks to shred the beef and place the meat back in the pot. Stir well and allow beef to sit 15 minutes or longer to absorb the juices. 
  7. Serve barbacoa beef in tacos, burritos, or bowls.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1of 5 Calories 407kcal (20%) Protein 35g (70%) Fat 29g (45%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 5Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 407

% Daily Value*

Serving 1of 5
Calories 407kcal 20%
Protein 35g 70%
Fat 29g 45%

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