YUMMY! If you’re looking for a new way to spice up your beef look no further than this incredibly flavorful beef barbacoa recipe. I’m cooking mine on low for 8 hours, but you could probably do it on high for 5 hours. Thank you! Delicious and flavorful! If you don’t have a pressure cooker, you can still make this in a Dutch oven cooked on low a few hours or even in the slow cooker. The barbacoa was excellent. Nowhere in WW can I find trimmed bottom round or rump roast for less than 4 points for 4 oz. Most of the time we eat over rice, but it’s also great in wraps, lettuce wraps, or on a bun. made this recipe over the weekend, i absolutely love it. But this recipe is over the top. Would I put this in the crockpot for 4 hours on low ? Thank you for yet another amazing meal to add to the rotation. I am thinking I could, but I always get nervous about sticking things in the freezer and want to double check. This makes a lot, so I am having leftovers tonight. Em. Made hand pies using leftover beef barbacoa. Should I let the chunks of meat sit in the instant pot as it cools and prior to serving, reheat the liquid, shred the meat and season it ? 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. There is a link in the recipe/article above for corn lime salsa. I used chuck roast, changed the spices a little and cooked in high for 57 min. I made this last night for the first time and followed the recipe exactly. Great Recipe!!! We love this recipe especially for tacos and empenadas. I simply browned the beef in a skillet before placing everything in the crockpot. Instant Pot Authentic Beef Barbacoa is a simple, no fuss shredded beef taco recipe. This recipe was originally written for a conventional pressure cooker, but I just updated it for both! Always natural for meats so the release doesn’t cause the meat to seize and toughen the meat. I used only 1 chipotle in a 1.75 pound bottom round roast. I have even prepped it through adding the sauce in step 2 and freezing it for later. I ended up cutting it into pieces and putting it back into the crock pot so the meat could marinate in the sauce. Thanks so much!! So delicious! I have some I need to use up but I’m not sure how long to cook it for. This was another amazing recipe!! It kind of fell apart but wasn’t “pulled”. Love the recipe. Step 2: Remove and discard bay leaves. It was delicious. Cooks in half the time, meat practically falls apart and the flavored really penetrate into the meat. We enjoyed it all weekend long. Oil– This is needed to sear the meat. You fill a real void that existed when I did weight watchers about 2 years ago. You could also use your barbacoa beef to make air fryer taquitos or nachos using my low calorie tortilla chips. The meat was tender and pulled apart easily, but it lacked richness that I think probably comes from some fat, especially when it comes to traditional barbacoa. 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. What would you do if you were using a slow cooker? It doesn't matter if you make 2 lbs, or 5, if you weight a 4 oz portion, the points will be the same, so enjoy!! I can not WAIT to add this to my dinner list for next week. The same thing happened to me. Wondering if it comes out tough or does it cool down as well as chuck? Cooking time stays the same. So pleased to see more IP recipes!! Made this with the Cilantro Lime Rice and Corn Salsa. I’ve made this several times now in my Instant Pot. I’m new to instant pot cooking! Thank you for putting together a recipe that we can make at home without known allergens. I have been wanting to try this recipe for a long time and finally did! My BF loved the beans… We also had the skinny margaritas! i made a burrito bowl with this and the cilantro lime rice,pinto beans, salsa, sour cream and cheese. Thanks!!! Thank you for this information David. We also love spinach and artichoke dip which I also find a skinny version. Huge hit! Thanks Gina! I used my pressure cooker and the meat came out perfect! This is a delicious recipe! Thanks for directions on how to make in the crockpot! My son liked it better than I, needs flavor tweaking. Gina: do you have a pressure cooker 101? Hello, will this work with brisket? Or are you manually setting the time to 65 and then letting it release? Thanks! Cooking it now. To top it off, we're both on WW's. I just wanted to clarify. This was FANTASTIC. How does eye round come out for this? Since the recipe doesn’t call for any additional oil or high-fat ingredients, you can certainly get away with a fattier cut of beef if you’d like. Just a little bit does wonders. Or you could use a non-alcoholic option like Athletic Brewing. I do on the stove, I will make this in my Instant Pot to see how it turns out. 1 1/4 cups beef broth, divided. Thank you for sharing your recipes. My boyfriend said the only thing it was missing was tortilla chips…. Hi, I’m Gina Homolka, a busy mom of two girls, author and recipe developer here at Skinnytaste.com. This is a poor review Amy. Prior to putting  it in the crock pot on low, I browned it on all sides. Hi I want to make the beef barbacoa in a crockpot. Hubby was scraping out the little bits leftover after I packed away the leftovers!! . This site uses cookies to help provide the best user experience. Is it still ~8 hours in the crock pot if it’s such a small portion? slow cooking this for dinner tonight. Should I 1/3 all of the other ingredients, as well? The corn salsa was a very nice addition. I made this today in my slow cooker. Yes I am squeamish. Thanks! Side note, I love your recipes. Hope that helps! I always get Barbacoa at Chipotle, and I thought this was better than that. I did check on it throughout the day, turning it a few times but it was perfectly shredable by the end of the day. People like you ought to burn in hell. You'll find the macros and WW SmartPoints calculated for every recipe on my blog. … Lol. Three chipotles was about the right amount of heat to satisfy the various tastes in our family. Tastes just like Chipotle's! It tastes fantastic. Thanks for all of your wonderful recipes! Get recipes & exclusive content via email: You can unsubscribe anytime by clicking the "unsubscribe" link at the bottom of emails you receive. Put the chipotle paste, red onion, garlic, cloves, lime juice and … Place garlic, onion, lime juice, cumin, oregano, chipotles, cloves and water in a blender and puree until smooth. I also calculated on MFP and even using eye of round trimmed to zero fat (which I don’t think is technically possible), it comes out higher. Place all ingredients in your crock pot and cover. It looks like a great recipe but I’ll have to call it something else. This Barbacoa Beef was delicious! I will leave out the cloves next time, the smell was overwhelmiong and pungent. I was a bit lazy and made Rice A Roni Cilantro lime rice and bought Green’s Giant’s Canned Mexicorn to add to the top. I don’t think anyone else want to print the video in their recipe either. Barbacoa is definitely a good one after you had a lot of alcohol the night before. I never comment so just thought I would to say thanks! I don’t know how big it was, but it was hefty. I usually use sirloin steak and it is delicious, even as leftovers!! I made the barbacoa today and was a bit disappointed with the way the meat turned out. you spelled “Chipotle” wrong in the ingredients list. Maybe both? I definitely can’t wait to make it! It's really good. This recipe is fabulous! I saw this after I wrote to ask Gina. We chopped up some cabbage and served the Barbacoa on top of it. Just an FYI, she also serves the beef with corn salsa. None of it is "diet food"… it's all wonderful and flavorful! This should be fine in the freezer, I would add more of the reserved liquid if you do that. I’m always looking for go to recipes for my pressure cooker and this will be at the top of my list! I used an eye of round roast. . Cooked this overnight (10 hrs) on low and it turned out perfectly. Rather than following the fix I count macros to lose or maintain (in my case lose 5-7 lbs).. Spices aside, the only other question mark might be the cerveza. Or, does it not matter? Obvious you either did NOT follow the recipe or you set your pressure cooker to meat and burnt everything. It was so easy to make and super flavorful. I got bottom round instead of eye of round. The fam said it was BETTER than Chipotle's – cleaner and fresher and no disgruntled employee behind the counter! Could you use a trimmed brisket cut into pieces in this recipe? The chipotles in adobo make this Barbacoa Beef smoky with a hint of spice. To keep it at 3 WW points I got cauliflower rice and added lime juice and cilantro to give it more flavor. Got my bottom round at Sam's Club. Thanks Gina. Maybe start with 75 minutes and extend if needed. Oh geez! How to adjust cooking? LOL. We originally ate it as tacos at home, but for my work lunches this week I’m eating it over your mexican cauliflower rice. Thank you for sharing the recipe I made it once and it turned out great ! Gee!!! When making the sauce, add an extra cup of water (2 cups total). This my favorite at Chipotle's! Can't wait for the leftovers tomorrow! Don't you mean,shred beef? These Barbacoa Beef Fajitas melt in your mouth & are a total taste bud party. If you decide to try it, you might have to ask your butcher order it. Just let go and enjoy it. Quick release can make meat seize up. Yum!!! Making Chipotle style bowls and my kids are pumped. Thanks!! I’ve made this twice now (in instant pot) and really like the flavor! My mouth is very happy. I’ve made this dish 4 times now and every time my friends and family LOVE it! (Barbacoa Beef, Corn Salsa, and the Cilantro Rice),  We were on flavor overload. I just made this for dinner for my boyfriends family. I put it in the crock pot and cooked on high for 6 hours. I use myfitnesspal.. Next is to put it in a tortilla. Ohhh mannn! Came out perfect! Thank you! I looove Chipotle! I don't eat much meat but he is a huge carnivore! Thanks Gina!!!! That dish looks like it might be a bit addictive… like just.one.more.bite…. Really gives the Mexican Chicken a run for the money. It was super easy to make! That’s it, you’re ready to rock. I’m on a weight watchers journey right now, and this was a healthy, flavorful meat that didn’t pack a lot of points but felt like an indulgence. I just finished having seconds now and can’t wait to share this recipe with others. How would I make this in my Instant Pot? That’s awesome to hear. Thanks much, Gina! I would not see a reason why you could not. I had some for lunch thinking it was a good thing to eat because Chipotle's version is only 4 pts+ per 4 oz. Once cooked and the meat is tender, remove the meat and place in a dish. Everyone loved it and it was so incredibly easy and flavorful. This easy recipe for Mexican Beef Barbacoa is full of authentic flavor and can be easily made in the oven, slow cooker, or an Instant Pot! Plus, he's a meat and potatos kind of guy. Follow me on Pinterest to see all of my recipes organized in one place with photos! Relax. You could not tell this was NOT chipotle. Divide by the number of servings your original calculation computed. which is addicting and the lime cilantro rice…all are great and go so well together. I think my husband and I have a new favorite! Kids ate it up as well. Remove bay leaves and adjust salt and cumin (you will probably need to add more). I used two chipotles for a nice kick without it being too spicy. Will be making this again for sure! I just moved in with my fiancé and I am wanting to feed him new recipes. Thanks for the recipe , Pingback: Instant Pot Review + Recipes – The Wholesome Haven. What does liquedfied spices mean? You had me sold once I saw as the title Barbacoa! My husband does not like the texture of shredded meat. Any brand suggestions and where I might find it? For myself, I passed on the rice and ate the meal instead as a salad, and I cannot say enough good things about it. Sprinkled with Cotija cheese. Traditional authentic barbacoa recipes use a varity of different types of meat (even cow tongue…) But don’t worry chipotle and this recipe call for more common meat cuts like beef chuck or brisket. What all did you put on top of the beef in the picture? I topped the potatoes and meat mixture with eggs. This looks fantastic, and I'm going to make it this weekend. Can’t wait for the leftovers tomorrow! Super easy!! The corn relish is an excellent compliment to the spicy beef. Thank you! I wasn’t that hungry, but I managed two tacos just because it was that good. Let me tell you it’s cheaper, better, and saves tons of trips to the grocery store. Hi! I have the same question – how would you cook this in an Instant Pot?? We had these in hard tacos with corn salsa and monterey jack cheese and it was sooooo good! Just a heads up this is not Whole30 approved due to the corn. Pingback: Healthy Instant Pot Recipes – Kendra's Cravings. To make it Skinny Friendly, you can drain the meat once it’s done and shredded, adding back in enough liquid to moisten it. Can't wait to try this! I would like to make this in the slow cooker using chicken breasts. I take all the leftovers and portion in a snapware and freeze. Barbacoa beef hails from Mexico and … Your email address will not be published. I made mine in the crockpot as well and it turned out amazing! And when paired with some fresh cabbage pico de gallo, it becomes more mellow. I haven’t tried it in the slow cooker yet. Can you tell us how much water you used in step one of the recipe? We also made the cilantro rice, and that was delicious! At hour 6-7 I shredded the meat and placed back in to absorb the flavors for the remaining time. I’m from San Diego and I think roasts or large chunks of beef such as chuck or sirloin are more typically used (in this area) for Barbacoa. When are you putting out a cookbook? Trying this barbacoa this weekend, can’t wait! It came out great– really tender and shredded and tasty. i only used 2 chipotle chilies and it was just the right amount of spice. Barbacoa is my favorite so I’d love to be able to make it in a slow cooker! Will make again! One thing I should mention, 2 tablespoons of chipotle peppers will be mild in heat, 4 tablespoons will be very spicy, use your judgment depending on how hot you like your food. Seems like everyone bought an Instant Pot (affil link) last week on Amazon Prime Day. That’s what the review is supposed to be about. Are the points calculated for this without the rice? I am fairly new to using the Instant Pot so I’m always looking for new recipes to try. Thank you!!! I made this in the slow cooker and let it go all day while I was at work. Regardless, it was a delicious dinner. I have several boxes of steaks – strip steaks, filet mignon and similar cuts that my husband u fortunately bought from a door to door person and the meat is not good quality. Could use 90% or 95% fat free ground beef? Amazing! This is dinner tonight. This is a definite "make again" recipe! Barbacoa can be made with beef… Thanks! YUM! If it’s not, you can seal your pressure cooker and add another 10-15 minutes. . Thanks for the wonderful recipes Gina! My only changes to the recipe were that I used 3 cloves of garlic instead of 5 and 3 tbsp of chiptoles in adobo sauce. Delicious! Can I use pork since I don’t have an eye of the round? It is so easy. I used an Instant pot and i think I left it in too long. i have a sirlion tip roast in my freezer, think that would b ok for this? My family loved it, too. Please, MORE pressure cooker recipes!!!!!!! It’s just my husband and I so I picked up 1 lb of beef eye of round, and making in the crock pot. So, so good! I also add some pickled onion (red onion slices soaked for at least a few hours in vinegar)on top along with the corn. You’re more than welcome to go with fresh, though. I tried this and found the chipotles to be overwhelming in flavor (I used about 2-3, so not even on the high end). Was it in there for too long? They were amazing too! Sorry for the confusion. Cookbook and instead of making the BBQ sauce I use the ingredients here? Hi Gina! It gives me more options and ideas to explore. Made this tonight in my oven as the slow cooker was already in use. Thank you. I could only find a small can of chipolte salsa so I just poured it in instead of the actual chiles and it was delicious. The family loved it. Oh and the Corn Salsa topped it off. I made this and I’m so excited to try it! Hope that helps! Cut the beef into 4 pieces, about 3" each. Thanks, Laura! How many quarts does yours hold? Salt and pepper both sides of each piece. Gina, I used my IP for this on the meat setting for 60 minutes and it burnt. I cut and sear the beef on the stove before placing in crockpot, exactly how she has stated in this recipe. I don’t have pressure cooker and want to try this and I’m not sure on timing. Oh and i have the 8 qt IP and followed your directions to the ‘t’ and it was amazing!! Probably – I’ve made crock pot recipes in the instant pot and they’ve worked well. Have you used the slower cooker function? Forgets to say, I cooked mine in the crockpot and cooked it for about 8-9 hours. Amazing. I really want to make this and went to our beef freezer only to find NO rounds or roasts. My husband raves about how good it is! I’ll pray for your husband. I suppose if you buy a cut with a large fat cap, you will trim ~.75lbs of fat from your roast, leaving you with the right amount to hit the calorie target listed above, but that is A LOT of fat. 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! I'm making the rice, too. 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. I used my 6.5-quart Ninja Foodi, which has a ceramic coated pot. I’m so happy you talk about other recipes that would go well with the current recipe we are reading. Add beef in batches; cook until browned, about 1 minute per side. I made this today while at work in the crock pot (9 hours total). HUGE difference. I'd LOVE to make this but dont have a pressure cooker thanks!! Nobody cares about your husbands obsession with fat and cows heads. Don’t give bad reviews because you don’t know how to cook. I used the recipe builder and mine came out the same! Quick, healthy and easy weeknight meal. I have made this many times and love it! Thanks!! Will definitely make again nnn. 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. I was thinking about 7 – 8 hours. 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. Thank you! He LOVED it. Thanks so much Gina…your recipes are keeping my diet alive!!! I don't have a pressure cooker so used the slow cooker for my 3 lb eye of round roast. Thanks for such a foolproof recipe! UNITL NOW! Many barbacoa recipes call for fresh onion, garlic, and canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce. This will give you 4 SP per serving (I know it is still not 3 SP, but it’s close). I too am having difficulty reconciling this particular recipe with the Weight Watchers site. Thanks,. I'm hoping to soon master the chipotle chicken! Loved it the with copycat Chipotle rice! That just seems a bit long for that type of cooking, I’m afraid of ruining 3 pounds of perfectly good beef. Ur website is fabulous and I constantly recommend it to all my friends! Guess I’ll have to come up with some more variations to keep you busy. Divide it by 4. The barbacoa is spicy – I went heavy on the Chili’s. Took a little taste test and it is Y-U-M-M-Y!! I accidentally got a shoulder roast (I think that’s more similar to a chuck roast?) or shred now and cover it with the liquid to keep it moist ( after step 3in your recipe), then reheat tonight? I just wish that the print feature would get fixed, when you click on print it brings up the video at the top the recipe. I can't express how thankful I am to be able to make my Latin recipes that are healthy!!! I tried this recipe yesterday, along with the Skinny Chipotle Lime Rice and Skinny Chipotle Corn Salsa and LOVED IT! made this last night for a crowd and it was delicious. How long in pressure cooker Thx. It was such an easy recipe and the addition of the corn salsa made it a perfect Sunday football dinner in a bowl and over brown rice. Am I looking this up correctly? 36oz would equal 3lbs if 12oz was a pound, but it’s not. I browned the meat and then put it in the crockpot for 8 hours on low. 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…. It was perfect! My food philosophy is to eat seasonal, whole foods and maintain good portion control (everything in moderation!). Gina, thank you for all you do. Add the sauce from the blender and bay leaves, cover and cook on high pressure until the meat is tender and easily shreds with 2 forks, about 1 hour. Yes, however keep in mind that beef cheeks are a bit more fatty of a meat. I made this last night with a bottom rump roast, beautiful piece of meat. I had it over yellow rice and my husband had his with rice and flour tortillas. But the name of the pepper is "chipotle," not "chiptole." How long would I cook for on low? Do you know how that would change the cookjng time? I browned the meat and used a slow cooker. You could always try it and extend the cook time as needed. Thanks for posting. Good luck! The recipe is awesome but I used a little too many of the chillies. I made this along with the corn salsa recipe and white rice, and it was awesome! Awesome meal! We’re going to start with, well beef of course. Thanks! My friend and I could not believe how simple, clean, and tasty it was. And we like heat but I must have added too much chipotle peppers in adobo sauce because this is a five alarm fire in your mouth.