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Instant Pot Barbacoa – Flavor-Packed Easy Recipes Dinner

Tender, juicy beef barbacoa made effortlessly in the Instant Pot – a must-try for easy recipes fans.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
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Servings: 8 servings
Author: Patricia

Ingredients

  • 1 (3 to 4 lb) beef chuck roast
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup beef broth
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon adobo sauce
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 3 bay leaves

Instructions

  1. Cut the beef roast into large chunks. Season with salt and pepper.
  2. Turn the Instant Pot to sauté mode and heat the oil. Sear the beef in batches until browned. Remove and set aside.
  3. Turn off sauté mode. Add broth, vinegar, lime juice, chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, garlic, cumin, oregano, salt, pepper, and cloves. Stir to combine.
  4. Return beef to the pot and add bay leaves. Close the lid and seal.
  5. Cook on high pressure for 60 minutes. Allow a natural release for 15 minutes, then quick release remaining pressure.
  6. Remove bay leaves. Shred the beef with two forks and return to the juices in the pot.
  7. Serve in tacos, burritos, bowls, or over rice.

Notes

For added flavor, marinate the beef in the sauce ingredients for a few hours before cooking.