Instant Pot Barbacoa Beef {Chipotle Copycat}

Instant Pot Barbacoa Beef {Chipotle Copycat}

6 min
6 servings

This Instant Pot Barbacoa Beef is a perfect Chipotle copycat! The beef stays tender and flavourful with a natural pressure release.

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 lbs stewing beef
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 chipotle pepper, minced
  • 2 tbsp adobo sauce (from the can of chipotles)
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari if gluten-free)
  • 1 tbsp vinegar
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 2 tsp onion powder
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 3/4 cup beef broth
  • 1/2 tsp each salt & pepper
  • Store-bought fresh salsa or pico de gallo
  • Guacamole
  • corn
  • Lettuce
  • Cheese
  • sour cream
  • cilantro
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup dry rice
  • 1 tsp butter

Directions

  1. 1

    Add all ingredients for barbacoa to Instant Pot in order that they are listed. Place lid on Instant Pot and make sure valve is set to seal.

  2. 2

    Press the pressure cook button and set to high, then cook for 20 minutes. Instant Pot will take about 10-20 minutes to come to pressure then pressure cook the 20 minutes.

  3. 3

    Do a natural pressure release, then open lid when pressure gauge has dropped and lid opens easily (should take about 20 minutes).

  4. 4

    Meanwhile, make rice in a rice cooker and assemble ingredients for bowls.

  5. 5

    When pressure has released, shred beef and then serve with rice and other desired toppings. Enjoy!