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Chipotle Barbacoa

Let’s learn how to make Chipotle’s famous Barbacoa at home and even better! The beef is so juicy and tender and packed with so much flavor from the adobo and lime juice. It’s the perfect addition to any burrito, salad, bowl, or even tacos.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 2 ½ pounds beef chuck roast
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 7 ounce can chipotle peppers adobo sauce use all the adobo paste but ONLY 2 peppers
  • 3/4 cup beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon finely minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1/2 tablespoon black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons coriander
  • 2 teaspoons oregano
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon allspice
  • juice of 2 limes
  • 2 bay leaves

Instructions 

USING INSTANT POT

  1. Turn the instant pot on to saute mode on the highest heat.
  2. Once hot, add the vegetable oil and the chuck roast. Brown on each side for about 45 seconds and take out of the pot. Turn off saute mode.
  3. Add the beef broth, minced garlic, all the spices, lime juice, and bay leaves. Mix it all together.
  4. Transfer the chuck roast back into the pot and secure the lid on. Make sure the vent is sealed and turn it on to high pressure for 1 hour.
  5. After one hour, open the vent to release the steam.
  6. Take the chuck roast out of the instant pot and shred it with a fork. It should be very tender and easy to shred.
  7. Add a little bit of the juice in the instant pot to the shredded meat. I added about ⅔ cup but feel free to add as much juices back as you’d like.
  8. Mix it all together and enjoy in a rice bowl, salad, or burrito!

Notes

  • If you do not have an Instant Pot, see above for slow cooker and oven directions.

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