I love it with the Corn Salsa and the Cilantro Lime Rice. It mellowed out after adding liquid. I put half a serving on a half a flat out with a little reduced fat cheese. Thanks for all the effort and time it takes to do what you do! I blogged about this recipe here: http://thefoodcharlatan.wordpress.com/2012/05/16/barbacoa-beef/. Thank you for your hard work and dedication Gina . I had the same issues! Love it. My BF loved the beans… We also had the skinny margaritas! Quick question. I didn’t have all the ingredients for the corn salsa but I plan to make it again when my daughter is home. The beef turned out perfect and exactly as pictured. Furthermore, I know this is supposed to be a “skinny” recipe, but removing all the fat made this a little too lean. So delicious! slow cooking this for dinner tonight. Only used 2 tbsp plus a smidge of the chipotle in adoba, plenty spicey enough. I use Brown Rice all the time and knew I should have cooked it longer. Easy is precisely what I was shooting for. Could you clarify which one it is? I think next time I will use chuck roast instead which may change the fat macros but the bottom round probably works better w the insta than it does in the slow cooker. Leftovers the next day made awesome tacos with cabbage, lettuce and pepper jack cheese MMMMM! I am actually testing this today. Used the rice and corn salsa ('cause that's what I get anyway at Chipotle's)and then we added some diced tomato, sliced avocado, cheddar/jack shredded cheese and salsa verde. This was FANTASTIC. I 100% agree that it’s better than chipotle! Throw all of the ingredients together into a slow cooker a let the crockpot do the rest. It was delicious!!! Hope that helps! I think the Corn Salsa really makes this dish! This is a poor review Amy. Success! To make it Skinny Friendly, you can drain the meat once it’s done and shredded, adding back in enough liquid to moisten it. I think my husband and I have a new favorite! I made this today while at work in the crock pot (9 hours total). Thank you. Vanessa is planning to do some meal prep and I can’t decide between the two either. My husband and I enjoyed it. We followed the instructions but maybe we did something wrong? The Barbacoa is so delicious and is tasty served over the Cilantro-Lime Rice and with the Fresh Corn Salsa. Learn More. I kept the beef whole (no 4" chunks), and used about 1-1/2 cups of water since I was afraid it would get dry. Hello! So good!! . Pingback: Beef Instant Pot Recipes - Best BEEF Recipes for Your Electric Pressure Cooker. I always serve it with some homemade Guacamole and my family and guests rave about it! Sometimes a dollop of fresh pico de gallo, or radish slices..any 1, 2 or 3 will do. Click here to read my full disclosure. http://roostershamblin.wordpress.com/ please check out the chicken and egg recipes on my website. Hi Gina! Heat the pressure cooker on high (use saute button for Instant Pot), when hot add the oil and brown the meat, in batches on all side, about 5 minutes. I’ve tried building it as a recipe, building it as a food… I can’t get it to be just 3 points for 1/9th of the recipe, or 4.oz. It was rather dry, but delish.. What do you suggest I add to make it saucier? Probably – I’ve made crock pot recipes in the instant pot and they’ve worked well. My family loved it, too. This looks amazing . Thank you for recreating this … I'll be trying it this weekend. I never comment but I just finished eating this 3 days later heated up for lunch at work and it’s just too yummy. Then I just added to the crockpot with the pureed sauce and set to low for about 7 hours. DELICIOUS!!!!! Please post more instant pot recipes!!!! This is not confusing. 36oz would equal 3lbs if 12oz was a pound, but it’s not. Perfect for food prep! Any feed back would be appreciated. I too am having difficulty reconciling this particular recipe with the Weight Watchers site. I let the cooker completely natural release and its awesome. Oh and the Corn Salsa topped it off. What would the cooking time be? This recipe also can be 100% keto if not served on tacos. I decided to try this recipe in my IP with a 2 lb chuck tender roast I had picked up. This was delicious! Each 3-ounce serving of barbacoa beef has 2 WW SmartPoints (blue). My entire family LOVED it, even the picky teen!! I just made a similar barbacoa beef recipe in the crockpot. Oh. I made this recipe tonight along with the accompanying corn salsa recipe and the cilantro lime rice (just substituted brown rice) and it was so extremely good! This was fabulous & super easy in the InstaPot. I have never had a bad recipe from you, and your fast and slow cookbook is heavily used at our house. So what was the answer? Burrito bowls, cheesy baked tacos, taquitos, quesadillas, nachos—you name it! Did I do something wrong? First time to use a pressure cooker, It turned out great. This makes a lot, so I am having leftovers tonight. I made something very similar a few days ago. This was another amazing recipe!! Woah! The SmartPoints® calculator isn’t meant for recipes and will often give you the wrong points (usually higher) because it’s counting the fruits and vegetables. I normally HATE all meat leftovers, it is usually physically hard for me to eat reheated meat. This dish was AWESOME! After the 65 minutes, did you quick release or natural release? We buy meat in bulk from local farmers in our area but you can do the same online as well. THIS recipe is GREAT! Like better than amazing. Mixed with the Cilantro Lime Rice and Corn Salsa from here as well and it was phenomenal! I cannot serve this to my Hispanic husband and call it “barbacoa”. It says 65 minutes, but is that the pressurizing time plus cook time or just the cook time? How long did you cook it in your slow cooker (and on high or low)? made this last night for a crowd and it was delicious. It was amazing! You could always try it and extend the cook time as needed. . I can't wait to try this. We followed Gina's slow cooker instructions (cooked on low for 8 hours) and the meat was juicy, tender, and incredibly delicious. (I'm not on WW but counting calories and your site has made this so much easier and more delicious.) YUM! I always get Barbacoa at Chipotle, and I thought this was better than that. It shredded just like a fatty chuck roast would! Made hand pies using leftover beef barbacoa. I am counting macros and it comes out be 273kcal, not sure if I am doing something wrong, but girl every Kcal counts ???? Yum!!! Left the roast whole and let it cook on low for about 8 hours. Thank You!!!! My husband loved it and cannot wait to eat leftovers taco style. Remove bay leaves and adjust salt and cumin (you will probably need to add more). I used eye of round and followed the directions exactly in my instant pot. This recipe is more like Barbacoa I would not only eat, but be able to make as well. I have no idea what happened to this one. That is how much meat you should eat cooked, without the liquid. I know you’re not supposed to try new recipes on company, but since I’m a huge skinnytaste fan, I did it anyway. Set your machine to 65. Confused? To avoid this, when using the saute button always deglaze the pot after sauteeing with a tablespoon or two of water or broth before adding your other ingredients. What a hit for dinner and super easy. They were amazing too! Are you using the recipe builder? Gina, thank you so much for providing such delicious, flavorful, and healthier versions of our favorite recipes! @Jess, SLOW COOKER INSTRUCTIONS:Sear meat on high heat in a pan with 1 tsp oil or oil spray. So when you state that this is Barbacoa, what you really mean is that it is Eye of Round, and NOT Barbacoa. You are awesome, Gina! The only accurate way to determine any recipe’s SmartPoints® value is to plug the ingredients into the recipe builder on the Weight Watchers website (Click on “My Foods,” select “Recipe,” and click “Create a recipe.”) which does not count fruits and vegetables in recipes in the calculations as they are now 0 points. I know it won’t be the same meat. This has become a family favorite!!! Your recipes are at my table at least 2 times a week! I made it in the crockpot today and had it for dinner. Barbacoa is my favorite so I’d love to be able to make it in a slow cooker! You're pretty much AMAZING, Gina. Thanks for sharing! Step 2 states natural release. WHAT’S BARBACOA BEEF . Add the remaining ingredients, stirring everything together. Did you Brown the meat before adding to crockpot? Hello, I was wondering for how long you cooked the meat in the slow cooker? Yum! This is going to be such a blessing to our diet! I did cook mine in the crock pot for nine hours on low with 1 and 1/2 cups water as someone else recommended. I have some I need to use up but I’m not sure how long to cook it for. I cook for my family pretty much every night and other than family recipes everything I make is yours! Makes great leftover burrito bowls. And I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention the optional step of broiling your finished barbacoa beef if you are using a Foodi or Instant Pot Duo Crisp. Thank you. This will go in the sauce. I have become a “SkinnyTaste Snob” because I know all of your recipes will be healthy AND flavorful which is a combo that is hard to find! The barbacoa was excellent. Thanks for directions on how to make in the crockpot! Great recipe! I remember my parents using one years ago and all the sputtering frightened me but I'm hoping they are much easier to use these days…. I used a lean cut of beef that I had on hand, and cooked on high for about 5 1/2 hours…I might have to go back for thirds! These Barbacoa Beef Fajitas melt in your mouth & are a total taste bud party. You did it again Gina! If beef is not your thing, check out more Instant Pot recipeshere. Smells delicious! It is super easy to make and the only thing I would add to the list of ingredients is the Corn, Tomatoes, Cilantro, and Onion for the toppings – I forgot to get the first time I made this. I think I need to add more water to prevent burning (I added an additional cup but it still burned). This will be a recipe on repeat, thank you! Broth– Canned or water with bouillon works great. I also made the corn salsa (huge hit) and the cilantro lime rice. Dinner got 4 stars tonight. I’m new to this whole Instant Pot stuff but I know it makes a difference to quick or natural release. Glad you guys enjoyed! I actually ended up washing the meat of the sauce. I made this last night for the final four games!!! Quick release can make meat seize up. My second time making this recipe and it has quickly become my husband’s favorite dish of all time! Are you using the recipe builder? Thank you for an easy meal that can feed the hungriest. Be careful to not reduce too much. Gina, I cannot thank you enough for sharing your delicious recipes with us! I made this in the slow cooker over the weekend and put it on top of the fiesta lime rice. Thanks Gina. Thank you, and keep em coming! I had some for lunch thinking it was a good thing to eat because Chipotle's version is only 4 pts+ per 4 oz. 1 cup (it is listed in the ingredients) . To avoid this, when using the saute button always deglaze the pot after sauteeing with a tablespoon or two of water or broth before adding your other ingredients. What do you do with the leftovers ideas welcomed thank you!!!! Was not dry at all. Incredible recipe. thank you. I followed the recipe and used bottom round roast, but my attempt seems to have failed. I usually buy all of my meat from a carniceria Mexicana(Mexican meat market), and I had a hard time trying to figure out what eye of round was called en espanol. It was juicy and very flavorful. 3 - 4 chipotle chilies in adobo*. When it is done I think it’s going to be delicious tho. My boyfriend said the only thing it was missing was tortilla chips…. I also added another cup of water to mine. You’re more than welcome to go with fresh, though. I’ll have to try the eye of round next time. Thanks for the recipe Gina! I used my pressure cooker and the meat came out perfect! I just started WW and plugged the recipe in and it is saying 8 freesyle points – wonder where I’m going wrong. Maybe I missed it but did you do a quick release or natural release with the Instant Pot! Should have proof read. Any ideas or suggestions? I am wondering if it is worth adding another cup of water before starting the pressure cooker? Thanks! This recipe is fabulous! Thank you again!! I usually add 4 tablespoons of the chipotle peppers. Am I looking this up correctly? Using the Instant Pot, the meat was incredibly tender. Your cook time would probably be cut by 15 min at least. The sauce mixture was more than enough and covered 1/4-1/2 of the roast the entire time. Took a little taste test and it is Y-U-M-M-Y!! My husband and I both loved it. Thank you!! We made it just as pictured with the rice and corn salsa. I used about 3.15lbs of beef eye of round and after that amount of time it shredded pretty easily. This is my second recipe I tried from your blog and I love it. Salt and pepper both sides of each piece. I made this recipe to the T and I got the “burn” message on my instant pot 25 minutes in to cooking The sauce was almost all evaporated and the meat was brown on the bottom. How would you go about making this in a slow cooker? There is no corn in this recipe, the corn salsa is an optional separate recipe. It’s just the two of us. This is marked as a whole 30 dish but I’m having trouble finding a brand of chipotle in adobe that does not have corn starch/sugar in it. Cooking it now. You’re a genuis! . BF loved it! i made a burrito bowl with this and the cilantro lime rice,pinto beans, salsa, sour cream and cheese. I’m sure it was not as healthy as if I were to make the rice and corn salsa myself, but it was quick and easy and a delicious meal! Gina: do you have a pressure cooker 101? I made this about a month ago and even though we were eating Barbacoa Beef for about a week (only two eaters here), we never got tired of it. It was delicious! I made this today in my slow cooker. We loved this and going into our rotation! Also 2 hours under pressure my aunt thought was crazy. LOVE it! Glad your daughter likes it!! Thank you for the great recipes. That being said, he has 100% trust and confidence in your recipes. It will take longer of course to come to pressure. In a 6qt instant pot is it okay to only use 1/3 cup water for this recipe? This makes so many servings, can it be successfully frozen ? Oops! Then flip for another 2-3 minutes and use tongs to brown the sides of each beef piece for 30 seconds or so. I’ve also used chicken breast instead of beef. Beef barbacoa is not just amazing in tacos, but in quesadillas, taco salads, chimichangas/taquitos, or just eaten with a fork! that I didn’t want to go bad, so I sliced it off in thick slices, made the sauce as above and put it in the instant-pot with the sauce and bay leaves for 35 minutes. As a freezer meal this tasty barbacoa beef recipe is designed to be prepped in 10 minutes or less. This is by far the best barbacoa I’ve ever made!!! Would I put this in the crockpot for 4 hours on low ? I've never heard of this, but wow – this looks and sounds so delicious. Perfect! I've never been to Chipotle's, but this was definitely restaurant quality! Cook low for 8 hours. After 10+ hours in the slow cooker, the "4 inch" pieces are still hard as a rock and will not shred. not a drop left! I’m working from home during the storm….took multiple things out of freezer to cook in IP and went right to your site for ideas. Can't wait for the leftovers tomorrow! Oh and i have the 8 qt IP and followed your directions to the ‘t’ and it was amazing!! I am curious as I rarely use the lesser pressure settings on my pressure cooker-I don’t know why that is…but I would love to read your feedback.Thanks a bunch! For my burrito, I quickly chopped up and threw in a skillet some green bell pepper, onion, frozen corn, tomato, and reheated the barbacoa. You can make it. How many quarts does yours hold? (Or maybe I have and don’t remember!). Yes sir. How much liquid will 1lb of beef naturally give off? I would like to make this in the slow cooker using chicken breasts. Slow cooker instructions.After 8 hours,shred pork. Thank you for putting together a recipe that we can make at home without known allergens. It has just enough kick to it. The barbacoa is spicy – I went heavy on the Chili’s. *. Still cut it into smaller pieces?? Instant Pot Barbacoa. Hi Gina, I love your recipes! If making for kids, how can I make so it’s not so spicey? . As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualified sales. Your directions were very easy to follow. Thanks! Loved it the with copycat Chipotle rice! So filling, so healthy, so delicious!!!! If beef is not your thing, check out more Instant Pot recipes here. I am thinking I could, but I always get nervous about sticking things in the freezer and want to double check. I had a lot grilled tri-tip (completely cooked) left over from a company dinner. I wasn’t sure about the cloves and thought it smelled overpowering, at first. Rather than following the fix I count macros to lose or maintain (in my case lose 5-7 lbs).. My husband said it tasted way better than Chipotle. Did I mess up? Then I started reading up on it and other sources say it's very fatty meat usually. This was so yummy, thank you!! Shred the beef and add the final seasonings for the last half hour. Can’t wait to get everything and make this. I used a chuck roast, followed the directions but placed in dutch oven, covered top with foil and then placed lid on top. Can't wait to try it out. My husband (previously the primary cook in the house) is a carnivore who shuns any recipe that is even mildly described as healthy. Thank you ! I have a pork roast in the freezer, do you think I can use that in place of beef? I’m about to use my instant pot for the first time. Like I mentioned in my Instant Pot BBQ pulled chicken, this is a great way to add some extra texture and crispy edges to shredded proteins without overcooking. Thanks much, Gina! YUMMY! I am not a beef eater, but would like to try this recipe. Kids and husband love it!!!❤. I made this today in my slow cooker and it was incredible! Relax. I would stick to the pressure cooker, it really takes any cut of meat and makes it tender. I couldn't live without mine. I did the 4tbsp of chipotle peppers and while it was too spicy for my kids…it was just right for me. Also I’ve never been a huge fan of corn salsa but it was perfect with the beef. You started on saute, but what did you use to cook? I was really excited about this, but I'm really disappointed. I don't know how in the world you come up with these reciepes, they are great! Cooked this overnight (10 hrs) on low and it turned out perfectly. Guess I’ll have to come up with some more variations to keep you busy. That stuff is addicting!!! I don’t know what I did wrong, but I followed the instructions exactly (including 65 minutes in the instant pot) and mine came out so dry it’s nearly inedible. 1 1/4 cups beef broth, divided. It shredded with ease and has an incredible amount of flavor. We made it for game night last weekend and it was a hit for our friends and family. I simply browned the beef in a skillet before placing everything in the crockpot. I’m feeding a big crowd and would like to do it in one batch. Oh, and the Cilantro Lime Rice…..yum!!! Hi Gina! Love your photos!! When I import the recipe into MyFitnessPal to track, with 3 pounds of beef and only 9 servings, it calculates each serving at 276 calories. Made this with the Cilantro Lime Rice and Corn Salsa. We made the carnitas and the hubby loved them. Thanks! My meat is not tender. Can you make this is in a crockpot? Thanks! When I took the meat out of the IP, I put is into the bowl of my Kitchen-Aid mixer with the paddle. Seal and pressure cook for 55 minutes with 10- 15 minute natural release pressure. And my Mexican potatoes and 10-minute street corn would be great side dishes for tacos, enchiladas, or whatever else you decide to make with your barbacoa. My husband swears that is the best meal he’s ever eaten and in the future will only eat the Barbacoa with potatoes and eggs! The woman who complained about the recipe using lean meat should have known by the title of this website, that this site is devoted to lowering grease in one’s diet. Very good recipe used a little more lime cause I love it and I’ll make it again no doubt! With a nice glob of sour cream on top, it tasted exactly like Chipotle! It was set to High Pressure Normal? Next time I will follow the recipe exactly. This is listed in your freezer friendly section. I found some on sale, lol! Thanks for sharing! Hello, will this work with brisket? This looked easy enough so I was throwing it together quickly, and since I don’t work with chipotles too often, I forgot to remove the seeds before throwing them into the blender. I made the barbacoa today and was a bit disappointed with the way the meat turned out. Firstly, the barbacoa he is accustomed to is made using the meat from a cows head. This my favorite at Chipotle's! I need to serve 7 adults and one kid on Friday. There are lots of recipes using this cut of meat you can Google. Got my bottom round at Sam's Club. Meat was tender and the seasoning was amazing! I don’t even puree the sauce- just throw it all in the slow cooker & take out the bay leaves before serving. It definitely has heat to it but the flavor is great. I added this in the recipe builder exactly how it is and it came out to 9 points per serving. You can make it in an Instant Pot, Ninja Foodi, or even a slow cooker. Thank you for sharing =). you spelled “Chipotle” wrong in the ingredients list. We also love spinach and artichoke dip which I also find a skinny version. Keep up the good work! It was delish! Next time I'll make the corn salsa too. Mexican Shredded Beef, also known as Barbacoa, is an authentic Mexican style dish made with chile seasoned beef (lamb or goat are also traditionally used), it is slow cooked until it is fall apart tender. Turns out great. This flavorful, tender, juicy beef barbacoa recipe is not only fantastic for tacos, it’s also great for enchiladas, sheet pan nachos, healthy burrito bowls and more. And as always, if you have a recipe question I forgot to cover drop a comment at the bottom of the post. These would also make great beef tacos, enjoy!! I'd LOVE to make this but dont have a pressure cooker thanks!! I serve this over cilantro lime rice (I make it with brown rice too) and top it with corn salsa, a must (extra calories of course)! You lose very little liquid because of this and the flavors really get into the food. Can’t wait to try some more of your PC dishes. I just moved in with my fiancé and I am wanting to feed him new recipes. From frozen the warm up is longer, but the cooking is the same time. Super easy!! hmmm – odd. Place all ingredients in your crock pot and cover. Same cooking time for an instant pot as well? I just bought a pressure cooker because of reading your recipes (well several weeks ago) but haven't taken it out of the box yet! It's on the stove top now. Thanks so much Gina…your recipes are keeping my diet alive!!! Cook time different ? Hi Gina! Next is to put it in a tortilla. It still blended well together and fell apart. Thanks Gina. Cut the beef into 4 pieces, about 3" each. What about a chuck roast in the instant pot? I found it enlightening. That dish looks like it might be a bit addictive… like just.one.more.bite…. Seriously, I love your website. Thank you!!! @memoria- your site is beautiful! Once hot, add cooking spray and brown all sides of the beef, about 2-3 minutes per side and 30-60 seconds around the edges. You had me sold once I saw as the title Barbacoa! Thanks! Wondering if it comes out tough or does it cool down as well as chuck? What am I doing wrong ? This was delish! This is so good! I think it’s cooked vs uncooked weights. Set a pressure cooker's sauté function to high. We’re going to start with, well beef of course. I came across a chuck roast that was marked down for quick sale because it was expiring in 2 days, so I decided to try this recipe. It was perfect! Do I just put it in a disposable casserole dish. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. !And this is my husbands favorite thing to eat there…love it! 1000% will make again. Transfer the beef to a bowl to shred and remove the bay leaves. My beef had NO flavor . This recipe was great!! I made mine from this recipe: https://oldworldgardenfarms.com/2013/09/13/make-your-own-chipotle-peppers-in-adobo-sauce-fridays-recipe-of-the-week/. IS BEEF BARBACOA SPICY. my 2 year old daughter is gobbling up the cilantro lime rice! Will certainly be making it again soon. Wondering if there are other cuts of meat I should try vs. what the recipe calls for? I made this today. Oh yes, please please come up with a Chipotle chicken copycat recipe, I am addicted and you will be my HERO!! Hi! I’m thinking of asking for an insta pot for Christmas. I just got a NInja Foodi recently and this was one of the first recipes that I tried. Well, I followed instructions to a T for instant pot and the sauce was burnt at the bottom of my instant pot and the meat was super dry!

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