[Instant Pot] Freezer Meal: Barbacoa Beef

Name: [Instant Pot] Freezer Meal: Barbacoa Beef
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Mexican, Latin American, American
Ingredients: 1/4 cup chopped canned chipotle chiles in adobo sauce; 4 cloves garlic (chopped); 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin seeds; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1 bay leaf; 2 pounds beef stew meat (trimmed of excess fat); 1 cup broth or water; 1/2 lime, juiced

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:25min

With a batch of this richly spiced braised beef, you're ready to whip up all kinds of quick homemade burritos, tacos, bowls, salads, quesadillas, or any of your favorite Mexican cuisine. With the time you saved by pulling out this freezer meal, you might even find the energy to make a big fresh bowl of guacamole to enjoy with it!

Updated at: Thu, 20 Nov 2025 04:13:48 GMT