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5 from 4 votes

Paleo Beef Barbacoa (Chipotle Copycat)

Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Diet: Gluten Free
Servings: 9 servings
Calories: 287kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds chuck roast fat cut off and cut into large chunks
  • 1 large onion, peeled and sliced
  • 6 garlic cloves
  • 2 4oz can of green chilis
  • 1 tablespoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoons pepper
  • 3 dried chipotle peppers stems removed and broken into pieces
  • juice of 3 limes
  • 3 tablespoons coconut vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • ¼ cup water

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients to the Instant Pot and stir.
  • Place lid on, make sure vent is closed, and hit the “manual” button. Increase time to 60 minutes.
  • Once done, let naturally release or press “cancel” and release the pressure.
  • Remove lid, shred with a fork, and hit the “sauté” button. Stir regularly as the juices reduce. This may take up to 20-30 minutes to fully reduce.

Notes

*To make low FODMAP, use ½ cup green onions in place of the onion. 2 tablespoons of garlic oil in place of the garlic cloves. Follow the rest of the instructions as written. 

Nutrition

Calories: 287kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 104mg | Sodium: 385mg | Potassium: 557mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 40IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 4mg