- 牛肉を焼く
Set the Instant Pot to "Sauté" mode. Add a splash of oil and sear the beef cubes in batches until they are browned on all sides. Searing the meat first locks in the juices and creates a richer flavor for the final sauce. Once browned, remove the beef and set it aside.
- Blending the Barbacoa Sauce
In a blender, combine the beef broth, lime juice, apple cider vinegar, chipotle peppers, garlic, cumin, and oregano. Blend until completely smooth. This sauce is the soul of the dish, providing the smokiness and acidity that makes Barbacoa so distinctive.
- Pressure Cooking and Shredding
Add the beef back into the Instant Pot and pour the sauce over it. Close the lid and set to high pressure for 60 minutes. Once done, let the pressure release naturally for 15 minutes. Open the lid and use two forks to shred the meat directly in the pot, allowing it to soak up all the remaining flavorful juices.
- カロリー：450 kcal%22%
- タンパク質：48 g%96%
- 炭水化物：4 g%2%
- 砂糖：1 g%1%
- 塩：1.5 g%25%
- エネルギー：1880 kJ%22%
- 脂肪：28 g%40%
Barbacoa is a traditional Mexican method of slow-cooking meat until it is tender enough to fall apart with a fork. Originally cooked in underground pits, this modern Instant Pot version uses high pressure to achieve the same succulent results in just an hour. Culturally, it is the star of weekend family gatherings, typically served as a filling for tacos or burritos. The sauce is a deep, smoky blend of dried chilies, cumin, and cloves, offering a complex flavor profile that is both spicy and savory.
