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Instant Pot Barbacoa

May 18, 2017 by Jean Choi 28 Comments

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Paleo Gluten Free Instant Pot Barbacoa

Quick and easy Instant Pot Barbacoa is so tender and delicious, and great for leftovers!

Paleo Gluten Free Instant Pot Barbacoa

Barbacoa is always my first choice when we go out for tacos (that, and fish tacos). There’s something so amazing about how tender and spicy it is, and I just love it just melts in your mouth. If you don’t know what Barbacoa is, you should learn and try it because it’s just the best!

Barbacoa is slow roasted meat, usually beef, seasoned with various spices to give it a delicious chipotle flavor. BUT, if you have no patience for slow roasting anything like me, you can just throw everything in the Instant Pot and it’ll all be ready in an hour or so!

Paleo Gluten Free Instant Pot Barbacoa

Beside some simple prep work, there’s not much you have to physically do for this Instant Pot Barbacoa. That’s what’s so magical about Instant Pots. They take a fraction of the time that a slow cooker requires, but you still have a delicious fall-off-the-bone meal at the end of it without stinking up the whole house!

Paleo Gluten Free Instant Pot Barbacoa

The versatility of this recipe makes it a great one to make for meal prepping at the beginning of the week. So far, we’ve had it in tacos, salads, taquitos, and eaten it just on its own. Next time, I think I’ll build a burrito bowl with them with cauliflower rice and veggies. Oh, the possibilities!

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Paleo Gluten Free Instant Pot Barbacoa

Instant Pot Barbacoa

Quick and easy Instant Pot Barbacoa is so tender and delicious, and great for leftovers!
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Author: Jean Choi

Ingredients

  • 3-4 lb beef bottom round roast or chuck roast cut into 3 inch chunks
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil
  • 1 large onion quartered
  • 5 garlic cloves
  • 1 tbsp chipotle powder
  • 1 tbsp cumin
  • 1 tbsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 2 tsp sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 cup beef broth or bone broth
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar raw and unfiltered
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  • Set Instant Pot to Sauté setting and heat 2 tbsp of coconut oil for 10 minutes.
  • Add beef to the Instant Pot and brown on all sides, about 5 minutes. Work in batches if needed.
  • Leave the beef in the Instant Pot and turn it off.
  • Combine the rest of the ingredients, except cilantro, in a blender and blend until smooth.
  • Pour the sauce over the meat, close the lid, and cook for 60 minutes on high pressure.
  • Release the pressure and open the lid. Take out the meat, shred it with 2 forks, and return it back into the Instant Pot.
  • Stir, sprinkle with cilantro, and serve as taco meat, in a burrito bowl, or in any way you want to enjoy it!

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By Jean Choi | May 18, 2017

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  1. Renee says

    May 22, 2017 at 4:51 pm

    5 stars
    This sounds like the best taco night! Thanks for the idea!

    Reply
  2. Real Food with Dana says

    May 23, 2017 at 7:32 am

    So I’m still an instant pot newbie – how would you convert the cooking time to the slow cooker? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Jean Choi says

      May 27, 2017 at 11:09 am

      I think 8-9 hours on low would be perfect!

      Reply
  3. Michele Spring says

    May 23, 2017 at 4:11 pm

    How delicious! And only 60 min of pressure time – love it! I have a whole bunch of radishes in my garden waiting to be used, I bet they’d be really good over this in a taco.

    Reply
    • Jean Choi says

      May 27, 2017 at 11:08 am

      I bet! Especially if you pickle them. LOVE pickled radish in tacos.

      Reply
  4. Jo says

    May 23, 2017 at 11:31 pm

    Properly drooling over this. And I still don’t have an instant pot! Your pictures make me want one so badly. Great recipe, love it!

    Reply
    • Jean Choi says

      May 27, 2017 at 11:07 am

      You should so get it! It’s worth every penny.

      Reply
  5. Kari - Get Inspired Everyday! says

    May 25, 2017 at 8:01 am

    5 stars
    This looks fantastic, I’m crazy about tacos and I love how it only needs 1 hour to cook!

    Reply
  6. Anya says

    May 26, 2017 at 9:46 pm

    5 stars
    I have a confession to make: I always order Barbacoa at Chipotle. Always. Can’t do anything else. I can’t get enough of the spiciness. This looks absolutely delicious.

    Reply
    • Jean Choi says

      May 27, 2017 at 11:07 am

      I’m the same way! It’s SO delicious. 🙂

      Reply
  7. ChihYu says

    May 27, 2017 at 7:06 pm

    5 stars
    This beef stew looks so delicious ! I’m mouthwatering just looking at it !!

    Reply
  8. Katja says

    May 27, 2017 at 8:05 pm

    Mmmmmmm…. that broth looks mouth-watering!

    Reply
  9. Cristina Curp says

    May 28, 2017 at 12:51 pm

    That sauce though! Looks so legit and extra points for a pressure cooker recipe!

    Reply
  10. Darryl Edwards says

    May 28, 2017 at 3:15 pm

    I love the idea of this and the flexibility too! Your pictures look good enough to eat. I think I’ll try this as part of meal prep this weekend!

    Reply
    • Jean Choi says

      May 30, 2017 at 3:20 pm

      Thanks so much, hope you like it!

      Reply
  11. Emily @ Recipes to Nourish says

    May 28, 2017 at 10:14 pm

    This looks amazing!!! And all of those flavors are awesome. I love how it comes together so quickly with the Instant Pot!

    Reply
  12. Kendra Cardoza says

    May 29, 2017 at 10:17 am

    Barbacoa is my weakness! I have an instant pot version but I must give yours a try too! So many yummy flavors!

    Reply
  13. Rachel says

    May 29, 2017 at 8:32 pm

    5 stars
    Did you mention which tortillas you’re using here? They look good!

    Reply
    • Jean Choi says

      May 30, 2017 at 3:21 pm

      They are Siete Foods. 🙂

      Reply
  14. Becky Winkler says

    June 5, 2017 at 10:49 am

    This looks so tender and delicious! I’m always on the hunt for more IP recipes.

    Reply
  15. Mark says

    December 5, 2017 at 6:34 am

    5 stars
    Jean, I made this for dinner last night, it was amazing! I look forward to cooking many more of your recipes.

    Reply
    • Jean Choi says

      December 5, 2017 at 8:13 am

      So glad you enjoyed it! They are great as leftovers as well. 🙂

      Reply
  16. Michelle says

    January 5, 2018 at 11:20 am

    5 stars
    Wow — looks delicious! What is the best way to reheat this? If preparing for a family gathering would You make it beforehand or right before mealtime?

    Thanks!

    Reply
    • Jean Choi says

      January 5, 2018 at 12:53 pm

      Thank you! You can microwave it, or put it in a pot on the stove top and heat it up low and slow. 🙂

      Reply
  17. Nancy says

    April 9, 2018 at 8:18 pm

    What can you substitute for the coconut oil? My daughter is allergic to coconut.

    Reply
    • Jean Choi says

      April 9, 2018 at 10:30 pm

      You can use another cooking oil like ghee or avocado oil.

      Reply
  18. Jane Hamel says

    May 5, 2018 at 7:50 pm

    5 stars
    This was delicious, thank you for the recipe!

    Reply
    • Jean Choi says

      May 5, 2018 at 8:40 pm

      So glad you enjoyed it! 🙂

      Reply

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