Description
Instant Pot Beef Barbacoa is a mouthwatering dish that turns a simple chuck roast into a tender, flavorful feast. Infused with spices, lime juice, and smoky chipotle peppers, this recipe is perfect for tacos, burritos, or nachos. With the convenience of the Instant Pot, you can whip up restaurant-quality barbacoa in no time, making it an ideal choice for family meals or gatherings. Each bite bursts with rich flavors that will keep everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs chuck roast, trimmed and cut into large chunks
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season beef chunks with salt, pepper, cumin, and oregano.
- Set the Instant Pot to 'Saut?' mode and brown the beef on all sides.
- In a blender, combine chipotle peppers, garlic, lime juice, cilantro, and beef broth; blend until smooth.
- Pour the sauce over the browned beef in the pot.
- Seal the lid and cook on high pressure for 60 minutes.
- Release pressure carefully and shred the beef with two forks; return it to the pot to soak up juices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 90mg