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Instant Pot Barbacoa Recipe: Effortless & Flavorful

This Instant Pot Barbacoa recipe is effortless and packed with flavor. Perfect for tacos, burritos, or over rice.
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 1 hr
Total Time 1 hr 15 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6 servings
Calories 380 kcal

Equipment

  • Instant Pot

Ingredients:  

Main Ingredients

  • 3 lbs beef chuck roast cut into chunks
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce chopped
  • 1 tbsp ground cumin
  • 1 tbsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp ground cloves
  • 0.5 cup beef broth
  • 0.25 cup apple cider vinegar
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions: 

  • Season the beef with salt and pepper.
  • Place all ingredients in the Instant Pot.
  • Close the lid and set the valve to sealing.
  • Cook on high pressure for 60 minutes.
  • Let the pressure release naturally for 15 minutes, then manually release any remaining pressure.
  • Shred the beef with two forks.
  • Serve the barbacoa in tacos, burritos, or over rice.

Notes:

For a spicier version, add more chipotle peppers. You can also use this barbacoa as a filling for enchiladas or quesadillas.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 36gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 4mg

Keywords:

Keyword Barbacoa, Beef, Instant Pot
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