Instant Pot Barbacoa

Learn how to make my mouthwatering Instant Pot barbacoa beef. Use it for tacos, burritos, and more! It's so tasty! I often throw it together on a weekend afternoon and use it in various recipes throughout the week!

Course Main Course

Cuisine American, Caribbean, Mexican

Keyword Instant Pot Barbacoa

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 45

Total Time 1

Servings

Calories 432kcal

Author Cathy Pollak

Equipment

Ingredients

3 tbsps. peanut oil or any other high temperature oil
2 lbs. beef chuck roast
1 medium red onion, sliced
1 large carrot, sliced into coins
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup beef broth
juice from 1 lime
1 tbsp. ground cumin
2 tsps. ground oregano
1 tsp. adobo seasoning

Instructions

Add the oil to the Instant Pot and set on sauté. Once hot, add the chuck roast and cook for 2 minutes per side, until all sides are browned.
3 tbsps. peanut oil, 2 lbs. beef chuck roast
Add the onion, carrot, garlic cloves, lime juice, spices and broth and stir to combine. Close the lid and valve and set on high pressure for 45 minutes.
1 medium red onion, sliced, 1 large carrot, sliced into coins, 2 cloves garlic, minced, 1 cup beef broth, juice from 1 lime, 1 tbsp. ground cumin, 2 tsps. ground oregano, 1 tsp. adobo seasoning
Open the valve and lid and roughly shred the barbacoa. Discard half the liquid and stir to combine.

Notes

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