ONE POT Instant Pot Beef Barbacoa

beef chuck

🥗Healthier: leaner cuts of beef

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Pork shoulder is often less expensive and can provide a similar texture.

chipotle peppers

🥗Healthier: smoked paprika

💰Cheaper: canned jalapeños

Smoked paprika adds a smoky flavor without the heat, while canned jalapeños are usually cheaper.

Push the sauté button on the Instant Pot and wait until it's heated up.

Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the bottom of the pot.

Add the cut-up beef chuck to the pot and brown it on both sides.

Once browned, add 1/2 cup of red enchilada sauce and 2 cans of green chilies (with liquid) to the pot.

Add 1 chopped chipotle pepper in adobo sauce for spice.

Add 2 tablespoons of lime juice, 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar, and 2 tablespoons of brown sugar to the pot.

Mix in 2 teaspoons of liquid smoke and 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce.

Add 1 tablespoon of cumin, 1 tablespoon of ground oregano, 1 teaspoon of onion powder, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon of chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon of smoked paprika, 1/4 teaspoon of garlic cloves, and 1/4 teaspoon of ground cinnamon.

Add 2 bay leaves on top.

Seal the lid and set the knob to sealing, then cancel sauté mode and select pressure cook for 30 minutes.

After cooking, let it release pressure naturally for 10-15 minutes, then vent the remaining pressure.

Open the lid and mix the contents.

Serve in tortillas with optional toppings like cheese, sour cream, cilantro, and lime.

Cooking Techniques

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