Easy Mexican Barbacoa recipe for Smothered Tacos | Instant pot beef Recipe

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner, while pork can be more affordable.

chipotle peppers

🥗Healthier: smoked paprika

💰Cheaper: canned jalapeños

Smoked paprika provides a similar smoky flavor.

Season the beef with 1 teaspoon of salt, black pepper, and 1 tablespoon of Mexican oregano.

Cut the beef into large pieces or smaller pieces for faster cooking.

Blend together 4-6 garlic cloves, 1 whole onion, 2 Caribbean peppers, 2 green onions, 2 Anaheim peppers, 2 cups of water, 1 tablespoon of coriander, and 2-3 chile arbol until smooth.

Place the seasoned beef pieces into the Instant Pot.

Pour the blended sauce over the beef in the Instant Pot.

Pressure cook for 1 hour.

After 1 hour, hit cancel and then slow cook for 2 hours.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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