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Instant Pot Beef Barbacoa Tacos Recipe Easy 5-Ingredient Chipotle Adobo Broth

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A quick and flavorful beef barbacoa recipe made in the Instant Pot with a smoky chipotle adobo broth, perfect for easy weeknight tacos.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds beef chuck roast (well-marbled for tenderness and flavor)
  • 2–3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
  • 1 cup beef broth (preferably low-sodium)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (for searing beef)
  • Tortillas (corn or flour) for serving
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
  • Optional toppings: diced onions, lime wedges, crumbled queso fresco, sliced radishes

Instructions

  1. Pat the 2-pound beef chuck roast dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt, pepper, ground cumin, and dried oregano.
  2. Optional: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the beef on all sides until a crust forms, about 3-4 minutes per side.
  3. In the Instant Pot, combine 1 cup beef broth, 2-3 chopped chipotle peppers with adobo sauce, 4 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar. Stir well.
  4. Place the seared (or raw) beef roast into the broth mixture. Spoon some broth over the top to moisten the meat.
  5. Seal the Instant Pot lid and set to high pressure for 60 minutes. Once done, allow a natural release for 15 minutes, then perform a quick release.
  6. Remove the beef from the pot and shred with two forks. Return the shredded beef to the pot and stir it thoroughly into the chipotle adobo broth.
  7. Warm corn or flour tortillas on a dry skillet or microwave. Fill each tortilla with shredded beef and garnish with fresh cilantro, diced onions, lime, and optional toppings.

Notes

Searing the beef adds depth of flavor but can be skipped to save time. Adjust chipotle peppers to control heat level. Letting the pressure release naturally for 15 minutes keeps the beef moist and tender. Save and mix the cooking broth with shredded beef for extra flavor. Leftovers freeze well and can be used in other dishes like nachos or pasta salads.

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