Savory Barbacoa Beef
Course
Dinner
,
Kids
,
Lunch
,
Main Course
Cuisine
Mexican
Difficulty
Easy
Browse Category
Meat
Duration
1-2 hours
Cooking Technique
Pressure Cook
,
Sauté
Main Ingredient
Avocado
,
Beef Chuck
,
Diced Tomatoes
,
Garlic
,
Onion
Servings
Prep Time
6 – 8
servings
5
minutes
Cook Time
85
minutes
Servings
Prep Time
6 – 8
servings
5
minutes
Cook Time
85
minutes
Ingredients
Marinade Mixture:
6
oz
beer
or water
4
oz
diced green chiles
1 can
1
small onion
finely diced
4
cloves
garlic
3
in
chipotlesadobo sauce
or to taste
1/4
cup
lime juice
2
tbsp
apple cider vinegar
1
tbsp
cumin
2
tsp
dried oregano leaves
1
tsp
pepper
1/4
tsp
ground cloves
Savory Barbacoa Beef
1
tbsp
olive oil
3
lb
lbs beef chuck roast
(if more than 2 inch thick, cut into 1chunks)
3
bay leaves
1
tbsp
kosher salt
or to taste
For Serving.
tortillas
Diced avocado
chopped cilantro
diced red onion
Lime wedges
Instructions
Combine Marinade Mixture ingredients in a blender and process until completely smooth.
Add olive oil to the Instant Pot. Using the display panel select the
SAUTE
function.
When oil gets hot, brown the meat on both sides, 3-4 minutes per side. Meat will not be cooked through.
Add marinade to the pot and deglaze by using a wooden spoon to scrape the brown bits from the bottom of the pot.
Add bay leaves, then toss to ensure everything is coated in the marinade.
Turn the pot off by selecting
CANCEL
, then secure the lid, making sure the vent is closed.
Using the display panel select the
MANUAL or PRESSURE COOK
function*. Use the +/- keys and program the Instant Pot for
60 minutes.
When the time is up, let the pressure naturally release for 15 minutes, then quick-release the remaining pressure.
Discard bay leaves. Carefully remove the meat from the pot to a cutting board and shred.
(Optional) Skim fat off the top of the sauce using a large spoon or gravy separator.
Return the meat to the pot, add salt and toss to coat.
Serve shredded beef in tacos, salads, burrito bowls, or nachos alongside lime wedges.
Recipe Notes
*The MANUAL and PRESSURE COOK buttons are interchangeable.