Instant Pot Chipotle Barbacoa Beef Cheeks

beef cheeks

🥗Healthier: pork shoulder

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Pork shoulder provides a similar texture, while chicken thighs are more affordable.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

Season beef cheeks with salt and pepper.

Heat olive oil in the Instant Pot.

Sear beef cheeks until browned on all sides.

Remove beef cheeks and set aside.

Add chopped chipotle peppers, cumin, oregano, smoked paprika, ground cloves, and tomato paste; stir until fragrant.

Pour in beef broth and orange juice and zest.

Return beef cheeks to the pot and stir to combine.

Seal the Instant Pot and cook on high pressure for the recommended time until beef is tender.

Release pressure and let beef rest before shredding.

Mix shredded beef with some of the cooking liquid to keep it moist.

Serve beef topped with cilantro.

Cooking Techniques

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