Instant Pot

Beef Carnitas

Why you'll love it

These Instant Pot Beef Carnitas are super easy to make and so flavorful. It’s a great Instant Pot Mexican recipe to have in your cooking arsenal.

What you need:

chuck roast

olive oil

red onion

bell pepper

Chipotle sauce

Adobo seasoning

bay leaves

cumin

garlic powder

oregano

salt

beef broth

1

Set Instant Pot

Set Instant Pot to saute mode and wait for display to read “Hot.”

2

Brown the Roast

Add olive oil and roast. Brown roast on both sides and then press “Cancel” to turn saute off.

3

Add Onion and Bell Pepper

Toss in the sliced red onion and bell pepper.

4

Add Seasoning and Broth

Add the Chipotle sauce and seasonings. Top with the beef broth.

5

Cook

Secure lid and turn valve to sealing. Set to high pressure for 80 minutes.

6

Release Pressure

When the cook time has finished, allow for a natural pressure release.

7

Shred

Remove meat from the pot to shred. Once meat has been shred, combine with juices and seasonings in the pot.

8

Serve

Serve in flour tortillas with your favorite taco toppings.

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