Instant Pot Barbacoa + Video

5 / 5 (6 reviews)

Instant Pot barbacoa is a quicker version of the traditional Mexican dish. Make this recipe for tender Tex Mex beef in less than an hour!

By: Keviniscooking (via Keviniscooking)
Original Publish: Aug 19, 2021
Last Updated: Mar 1, 2026
Prep: 15 mins
Cook: 45 mins
Yields: 8

Nutrition Facts

443 kcalCalories
44 gProtein
3 gCarbs
28 gFat
Finished Instant Pot Barbacoa + Video

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Chef's Notes


Barbacoa beef is authentically made using beef cheeks although some may find that hard to find. For this recipe I made it using beef chuck roast.
The herb that makes this is Mexican oregano, but regular oregano works just as well.
Searing the beef on all sides first allows for a level of flavoring with caramelization. This is optional, I like the crunchy texture on the edges.

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Luke ★ 5.0/5

I ran out of time in my day and made this starting at 4:30 for a group coming over for dinner. I used the Insta-pot, which I almost never do. It turned out great! It is very flavorful and tender. Everyone loved it. Thanks for the recipe. It was a savior today!

Valerie Pritchard ★ 5.0/5

Kevin we do love your recipes! Made this tonight and had to use the grill to char my tortillas, it was the best! The only thing I did different was make some guacamole to smear on tortilla before meat then pico de gallo.

Dave ★ 5.0/5

The best tacos ever

Theresa ★ 5.0/5

Thank you for this delicious recipe! Did it with a rump roast because that's what we had in the freezer! Didn't change a thing! Everyone gobbled it up!

theresa ★ 5.0/5

Hello! Going to try this this weekend! note 2 mentions picked red onions but i didn't see this in the instructions or ingredients? Do these go in with the beef? Just wanted to check before attempting!

Butch Cooper ★ 5.0/5

PERFECT...That is what I bought. Just wanted to confirm. Thanks again! If you have a link to the drying jalapenos I would love to check it out.

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