Pressure Cooker Beef Barbacoa Tacos
User Reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
407 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Pressure Cooker Beef Barbacoa Tacos
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This scrumptious beef barbacoa tacos recipe is made quickly in the pressure cooker and served with homemade pickled onions. Perfect for dinner and parties.
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Ingredients
For Beef Barbacoa
- 3 lbs chuck roast fat trimmed
- 2-4 Chipotles in adobo sauce*
- 1 can chopped green chiles
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1 cup beef stock
- 1/2 large red onion
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 2 teaspoons oregano
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt + Pepper, to taste
For Pickled Onions (optional)
- 1 red onion thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
For Tacos
- 10-12 corn tortillas
- 1-2 sliced jalapeno optional
- 1/4 cup cilantro leaves optional
- 2 cups fresh guacamole optional
- 2 Limes, sliced optional
Instructions
For Beef Barbacoa
- Slice beef into large chunks. Season with salt and pepper and place in the pressure cooker
- Place all the sauce ingredients in the blender, with the exception of the bay leaves. Puree
- Pour sauce all over the beef, add the bay leaves
- Place lid on pressure cooker and cook on manual high pressure for 35 minutes
- When the pressure cooker beeps, release the pressure (Quick Release) and when ready, open the lid
- Remove the beef from the pressure cooker and with 2 forks, shred
- Place the beef with the sauce on a container until ready to use
For Pickled Onions (optional)
- Place onions, vinegar, and sugar in a container. I used Rubbermaid Brilliance. Shake the container and place in the fridge for 2-3 hours, or until onions soften
Taco Assembly
- Toast the corn tortillas
- Place beef on top of the tortilla and top with your favorite toppings
- Enjoy!
Notes
- They are spicy, add more 3-4 if you like it super spicy, or 1-2 if you want the sauce mild.
- You can also make this recipe in the slow cooker. Simply cook on high for 4 hours or low for 8 hours.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
407kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
20g
(7%)
Protein
35g
(70%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Cholesterol
117mg
(39%)
Sodium
276mg
(12%)
Potassium
776mg
(22%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
110IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
11.2mg
(12%)
Calcium
84mg
(8%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 407 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 407kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 117mg | 39% |
| Sodium | 276mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 776mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 110IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 11.2mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 84mg | 8% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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