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PRESSURE COOKER BARBACOA | Easy Barbacoa Recipe

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Chipotle Barbacoa

Cultural Context

Barbacoa is a traditional Mexican dish with roots in pre-Hispanic culture, originally made from lamb or goat. It is often prepared for special occasions and has become a staple in Mexican cuisine. Today, beef barbacoa is popular in the U.S., especially in Tex-Mex cuisine, celebrated for its rich, smoky flavor and tender texture, often served in tacos or burritos.

MexicanMXmain
480 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
2 pounds beef cheeks
2 cups beef broth
1/2 medium onion
2 cloves fresh garlic
1.5 teaspoons salt

chipotle peppers

🥗Healthier: smoked paprika

💰Cheaper: canned jalapeños

Smoked paprika provides a similar smoky flavor without the heat.

beef chuck roast

🥗Healthier: pork shoulder

💰Cheaper: beef brisket

Pork shoulder is often less expensive and has a similar texture.

1

Using a 6 quart Kasoori pressure cooker, add 2 pounds of beef cheeks to the pot.

2

Add 2 cups of beef broth to the pot.

3

Chop and add 1/2 of a medium onion to the pot.

4

Mince and add 2 cloves of fresh garlic to the pot.

5

Add 1.5 teaspoons of salt to the pot.

6

Close the lid of the pressure cooker, ensuring the inner seal ring is in place.

7

Lock the lid in place and set the cooker to the 'meat' setting.

8

Set the cook time to 1 hour and 30 minutes and press start.

9

Wait for the pressure cooker to warm up and begin cooking.

10

Once the cooking time is up, cancel the cooking and unplug the cooker.

11

Set a timer for 15 minutes to allow the pressure to release naturally.

12

After 15 minutes, turn the pressure cooker away from cabinets and perform a quick release of the pressure.

13

Once the red button drops, safely open the lid of the pressure cooker.

14

Check the liquid level and note that it is low, then shred the beef, which is tender and falling apart.

15

Prepare breakfast tacos using store-bought flour tortillas and salsa.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

6 quart Kasoori pressure cooker

Spice Level:

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Also Known As

Barbacoa de ResBeef Barbacoa
Local Name: Barbacoa de chipotle

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