Mexican-inspired barbacoa using beef brisket in the Instant Pot® is so tender and delicious. Use the meat for tacos or a burrito bowl and top with sautéed poblano pepper and onion along with your favorite toppings to complete the meal. This recipe is a great for make ahead/meal prep too. Serving options: corn tortillas, warmed; or your favorite Mexican rice, or cilantro-lime rice. Garnish with chopped cilantro, limes, salsa, sliced and diced avocado, and queso fresco.
Ingredients:
- 1 (6 pound) beef brisket, trimmed of fat
- 2 (16 ounce) jars dill pickle spears
- 1 (18 ounce) bottle barbeque sauce
Directions:
Place brisket in the bottom of a slow cooker. Pour dill pickle spears and pickle juice over the beef; add barbeque sauce.
Cook on High until beef shreds easily with 2 forks, about 6 hours.
Preparation time: 15 mins
Cook time: 1 hr 25 mins
Total time: 2 hrs
Servings: 8 – Yield: 8 servings
Nutrition:
Calories:186.9