Tender, juicy, and full of flavor; this Ninja Foodi Barbacoa Beef Recipe is the perfect quick and easy meal. Cooking your beef in the instant pot makes preparing this dish a breeze, giving you a hearty entrée in just an hour!
This Ninja Foodi Barbacoa Beef Recipe is going to take your taco Tuesdays to a whole other level! The pressure cooker lets you cook this beef without sacrificing too much moisture, which means the meat almost falls apart as you shred it. The custom spice blend adds a little bit of sweetness that pairs perfectly with the spice from the diced green chilis.
Barbacoa beef makes a great protein for tacos, burritos, and nachos. Its rich, savory flavor can be complimented by most of the taco toppings you already have in your fridge. One of our favorite ways to enjoy this beef is on a corn tortilla with some pico de gallo and freshly chopped cilantro.
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Why You Will Love This Recipe!
- The ingredients are inexpensive and easy to find.
- All you have to do is throw the ingredients in the pressure cooker and walk away!
- You can easily modify the spice level of your beef.
Ingredient Needed
- Beef Roast—You can use any cut of roast as long as it fits in your Foodi.
- Spice Mix—A combination of cumin, garlic powder, and chili powder.
- Beef Broth—Adds flavor to the beef and keeps it from drying out.
- Diced Green Chilis—For a little sweetness and heat.
- Lime Juice—Adds a zesty flavor to the beef.
How to Make Barbacoa Beef in the Ninja Foodi
Step One: Add all your ingredients to the Ninja Foodi.
Step Two: Pressure cook on high until the beef is cooked through all the way. Naturally release the pressure for 10 minutes and then quickly release the rest of it.
Step Three: Shred the roast and then add the shredded beef to a bowl with a cup of juice from the Ninja Foodi.
Expert Tips and Tricks
- You can use pretty much any cut of roast for this recipe. We usually use a round roast, but feel free to use whatever you have on hand or available at your local grocery store.
- We like to garnish our barbacoa beef with some chopped cilantro. You can also mix in some extra diced green chilis.
- If you have fresh garlic, then you can use two cloves of freshly minced garlic instead of garlic powder.
- If you like a little more heat in your barbacoa then you can add a few drops of tabasco sauce to the shredded beef before serving it. You can also replace the chili powder with chipotle chili powder.
Storing
Store your leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge. If you store it airtight then the beef will be good for up to 5 days. You can reheat a plate of barbacoa in the microwave for 1 – 1½ minutes. Stop the microwave halfway through and stir the beef so it reheats evenly.
What To Serve With Ninja Foodi Barbacoa Beef
One of our favorite things about this dish is how versatile it is. Once you shred your beef, you can serve it in a variety of ways. The most quintessential way to enjoy it is on a warm flour or corn tortillas topped with some salsa, cheese, and other taco toppings. You can also pile this shredded beef on top of nachos!
Ninja Foodi Barbacoa Beef Recipe Faqs
What other spices can I add to my barbacoa beef? In addition to the spices we use, you can use spices like onion powder, oregano, and chipotle chili powder. Chipotle chili powder will give your beef an extra kick while regular chili powder mainly adds sweetness. You can also add finely diced habanero peppers if you want to add some extra heat to your dish.
Can I freeze my barbacoa beef? Once you shred your beef, you can freeze it for up to 3 months. You’re going to want to let it cool to room temperature and then transfer it a gallon-sized Ziploc bag. Lay your bag flat in the freezer. The night before you want to enjoy the beef, throw it in the fridge and let it thaw. Once it is thawed out completely you can throw it all in a pot and reheat it over medium heat, stirring occasionally until warm. Don’t leave it on the stove for too long because we don’t want to cook off too much moisture.
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Ninja Foodi Barbacoa Beef
Description
Ingredients
- 3 pound beef roast
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- ½ tablespoon chili powder
- 2 cups beef broth
- 7 ounces green chilis, diced
- ¼ cup lime juice
Instructions
- Add all of your ingredients to your Ninja Foodi instant pot. Give everything a quick stir to ensure the spices are evenly distributed.
- Place the lid on your pressure cook and cook the roast on high pressure for 50 minutes. Let the pressure cooker naturally release for 10 minutes and then quickly release the rest of it.
- Remove your roast from the pressure cooker and use two large forks to shred it. Add your shredded beef to a serving bowl along with about 1 cup of the juice from the pressure cooker.
- Serve and enjoy!
Equipment
- Ninja Foodi Barbacoa Beef
- Tongs
Notes
- You can use pretty much any cut of roast for this recipe. We usually use a round roast, but feel free to use whatever you have on hand or available at your local grocery store.
- We like to garnish our barbacoa beef with some chopped cilantro. You can also mix in some extra diced green chilis.
- You can store your barbacoa beef in the fridge for up to 5 days in an airtight container. Reheat a plate of shredded beef in the microwave for about 1-1½ minutes. Stir your beef halfway through so it reheats evenly.
- If you have fresh garlic then you can use two cloves of freshly minced garlic instead of garlic powder.
- If you like a little more heat in your barbacoa then you can add a few drops of tabasco sauce to the shredded beef before serving it. You can also replace the chili powder with chipotle chili powder.
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