Instant Pot Barbacoa Recipe

Recipe By The Spruce Eats

This instant pot barbacoa is an excellent example of how the pressure cooker can streamline everyday meals. The word barbecue comes from the spanish word barbacoa, but that is where the similarity between the word and the dish ends. Traditional barbacoa is a dish cooked with moisture (baked, braised, or steamed), while barbecue is usually associated with the grill. Authentic mexican barbacoa has many regional variations. The dish is made with beef, lamb, goat, or other meat, and organ meats are often included. In some regions, barbacoa is cooked in a brick-lined pit, but other areas use the oven or stovetop to cook the meat. Whatever the method or ingredients, the meat comes out tender, juicy, and shreddable. This instant pot version slashes cooking time dramatically, which means you don't have to wait for a special occasion; it's a dish that can be enjoyed as a dinner entre any day of the week. And it is a fantastic choice for an extended family gathering or game day party.

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Non Vegdiet
1hr 10minstotal
15minsPrep
55minsCook
1hr 10m.total
15m.Prep
55m.Cook
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Ingredients for Instant Pot Barbacoa Recipe

  • 0.38 pound Beef chuck
  • 0.38 tablespoon Vegetable Oil
  • 0.06 cup Chicken Stock
  • 1/25 cup Apple cider vinegar
  • 0.03 cup Lime juice
  • 1/4 Chipotle peppers
  • 1/4 tablespoon Adobo Sauce
  • 0.13 tablespoon Ground Cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon Dried oregano
  • 0.19 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 0.09 teaspoon Ground black pepper
  • 0.03 teaspoon Ground cloves
Nutrition
value
442
calories per serving
32 g Fat37 g Protein3 g Carbs1 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    32g
  • Protein
    37g
  • Carbs
    3g
  • Fiber
    1g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    3g
  • Protein
    37g
  • Fiber
    1g

Fats

  • Fat
    32g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    52mg
  • Iron
    5mg
  • Vitamin A
    8mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B2
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B3
    9mg
  • Vitamin B6
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B9
    20mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    0mcg
  • Vitamin C
    5mg
  • Vitamin E
    2mg
  • Copper
    < 1mcg
  • Magnesium
    53mg
  • Manganese
    < 1mg
  • Phosphorus
    371mg
  • Selenium
    22mcg
  • Zinc
    8mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
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Recipe By The Spruce Eats