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Instant Pot Barbacoa Recipe: Tender & Flavorful

This Instant Pot Barbacoa recipe is perfect for making tender and flavorful beef that can be used in tacos, burritos, or over rice. It's easy to prepare and packed with delicious spices.
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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
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 1/4 cup beef broth
  • 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce chopped
  • 1 tbsp ground cumin
  • 1 tbsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp ground cloves
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions: 

  • Place all ingredients in the Instant Pot and mix well.
  • Close the lid and set the Instant Pot to high pressure for 60 minutes.
  • Once done, allow for a natural pressure release for 10 minutes before manually releasing the remaining pressure.
  • Shred the beef using two forks.
  • Serve the barbacoa in tacos, burritos, or over rice.

Notes:

For an extra kick, add more chipotle peppers or a splash of hot sauce. You can also use the barbacoa as a topping for nachos or in a salad.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 35gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 4mg

Keywords:

Keyword Barbacoa, Beef, Instant Pot
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