Best Delicious Pressure Cooker Beef Barbacoa Recipes

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ULTIMATE INSTANT POT BEEF BARBACOA



Ultimate Instant Pot Beef Barbacoa image

Tender beef cooked in a spicy chipotle sauce

Provided by The Chunky Chef

Categories     Main Course

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 21

3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce ((individual peppers in the can - NOT the whole can))
2 tsp adobo sauce ((from the can))
3 Tbsp lime juice ((fresh is best))
1 Tbsp better than bouillon beef base ((optional but recommended))
1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
5 cloves garlic (roughly chopped)
3 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp oregano ((mexican oregano is amazing if you have it))
1/4 tsp ground allspice
1 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp black pepper
1/2 cup beef broth ((reduced sodium is best))
4 lb. beef chuck roast
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 Tbsp vegetable oil
1 yellow onion (diced)
4 oz can diced green chiles (drained)
3 Tbsp tomato paste
1 cup beef broth ((reduced sodium is preferred))
2 bay leaves

Steps:

  • Add all chipotle sauce ingredients to a food processor or blender, and process until smooth. Set aside.
  • Trim visible large sections of fat from roast, then cut roast into 6-8 large pieces. Season beef with 1/2 tsp each salt and pepper.
  • Add vegetable oil to Instant Pot and select "Saute". When hot, add beef and cook for a minute or so on each side, until browned. Depending on the size of your beef, you may need to do this in batches.
  • Remove browned beef to a plate and add onion. Saute for 2-3 minutes, until soft.
  • Add in 1 cup beef broth and scrape the bottom of the pot with a wooden spoon to remove any browned bits. Add in tomato paste, green chiles and bay leaves.
  • Press "Cancel - or Keep Warm/Cancel". Return browned beef to the pot and pour pureed chipotle sauce over the top. Top with both halves of the lime.
  • Close lid securely and make sure the valve is set to "sealing". Select "Manual" or "Pressure Cook" and adjust the +/- button until it reads 60 minutes.
  • When finished cooking, carefully turn the valve to "venting" for a quick pressure release. When the steam has all escaped, and the pin has dropped, remove the lid and discard bay leaves.
  • Remove beef pieces to a large bowl and shred, discarding any purely fat parts.
  • Toss shredded beef with as much of the cooking liquid as you'd like.
  • In a small bowl, stir together 2 Tbsp cornstarch with 3 Tbsp water until smooth. Pour this mixture into the pot with the sauce and select "saute".
  • Cook for several minutes, stirring often, until thickened to your tastes.
  • Toss shredded beef with as much of the thickened sauce as you'd like.
  • Line a baking sheet with foil, and preheat broiler to high, adjusting oven rack to the upper third position.
  • Spread shredded beef into an even layer, then broil several minutes. Stir. Continue broiling and stirring until crisped and charred to your liking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 476 kcal, Carbohydrate 7 g, Protein 45 g, Fat 30 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, Cholesterol 156 mg, Sodium 1132 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SLOW-COOKER BEEF BARBACOA



Slow-Cooker Beef Barbacoa image

I love this beef barbacoa because the meat is fall-apart tender and the sauce is smoky, slightly spicy and so flavorful. It's an amazing alternative to ground beef tacos or even pulled pork carnitas. It's also versatile. You can have a soft taco bar and let people make their own-or offer mouthwatering Mexican pizzas or rice bowls. -Holly Sander, Lake Mary, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 6h20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 beef rump or bottom round roast (3 pounds)
1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro
1/3 cup tomato paste
8 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons chipotle peppers in adobo sauce plus 1 tablespoon sauce
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
4 teaspoons ground cumin
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 cup beef stock
1 cup beer or additional stock
16 corn tortillas (6 inches)
Pico de gallo
Optional toppings: Lime wedges, queso fresco and additional cilantro

Steps:

  • Cut roast in half. Mix next 9 ingredients; rub over roast. Place in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Add stock and beer. Cook, covered, until meat is tender, 6-8 hours., Remove roast; shred with 2 forks. Reserve 3 cups cooking juices; discard remaining juices. Skim fat from reserved juices. Return beef and reserved juices to slow cooker; heat through., Serve with tortillas and pico de gallo. If desired, serve with lime wedges, queso fresco and additional cilantro.Freeze option: Place shredded beef in freezer containers. Cool and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a covered saucepan, stirring gently; add broth if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 361 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 101mg cholesterol, Sodium 652mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 38g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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