Description
Tender, flavorful barbacoa beef cooked quickly in the Instant Pot with bold spices and a rich, savory sauce. This Mexican-inspired dish uses chipotle peppers and aromatic spices to create a perfect meal for tacos, burrito bowls, or over rice.
Ingredients
Beef and Sauce
- 3 pounds beef chuck roast, cut into chunks
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 3 tablespoons chipotle peppers in adobo, minced
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground cloves
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 cup beef broth
Instructions
- Heat and brown the beef: Set the Instant Pot to the Sauté function and heat the olive oil. Brown the beef chunks on all sides in batches to ensure even searing and develop rich flavor.
- Sauté the garlic: Add the minced garlic to the pot and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant, taking care not to burn it.
- Add liquids and spices: Stir in the apple cider vinegar, lime juice, minced chipotle peppers in adobo, ground cumin, dried oregano, ground cloves, salt, black pepper, and beef broth, mixing well to combine flavors.
- Pressure cook the beef: Seal the Instant Pot lid and cook on High Pressure for 60 minutes to tenderize the beef and infuse it with the bold spices.
- Release pressure and shred beef: Allow the pressure to release naturally for 15 minutes, then perform a quick release to release any remaining pressure. Remove the lid carefully and shred the beef using two forks.
- Combine and serve: Return the shredded beef to the sauce in the Instant Pot and stir to coat well. Serve warm in tacos, burrito bowls, or over rice as desired.
Notes
- For best flavor, brown the beef well to develop a deep, rich taste.
- Adjust chipotle peppers based on desired heat level.
- This dish is excellent for meal prep and freezes well.
- Serve with fresh toppings like cilantro, diced onions, and lime wedges.
- Leftovers can be used in sandwiches, quesadillas, or salads.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Instant Pot
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
