Barbacoa recipes on this list split fairly evenly between Chipotle copycats and more traditional versions, with the Instant Pot showing up as the most common cooking method across all 13. Tacos and burrito bowls make up the bulk of how the meat gets served, though a few recipes leave the serving style up to whoever is eating.
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- What makes these recipes special?
- Top Tips
- Chipotle Barbacoa Copycat Recipe
- Barbacoa Recipe
- Chipotle Barbacoa Recipe (Copycat) + Video
- Barbacoa Burrito Bowls (like Chipotle)
- Instant Pot Barbacoa
- Dutch oven Barbacoa
- Barbacoa Tacos with Chipotle Slaw
- Barbacoa Tacos
- Amazing Pressure Cooker Beef Barbacoa Tacos
- Slow Cooker Barbacoa Street Tacos
- Instant Pot Beef Barbacoa
- Instant Pot Beef Barbacoa
- Instant Pot Barbacoa Beef
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Beef and a slow, low cooking method connect nearly every recipe here, whether that happens in an Instant Pot, a slow cooker, or a Dutch oven. Several recipes specifically chase the Chipotle version, while others build their own take on the classic dish.
The Barbacoa Tacos with Chipotle Slaw adds a specific topping, the Slow Cooker Barbacoa Street Tacos takes a smaller, casual shape, and the Barbacoa Burrito Bowls (like Chipotle) skips the tortilla for a bowl instead. The rest of the list fills in with more classic tacos and Instant Pot versions.
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Top Tips
- Sear the beef before adding it to a slow cooker or Instant Pot. A quick sear on all sides builds flavor that a pressure cooker or slow cooker alone will not develop.
- Shred the meat while it is still warm. Beef that has cooled down becomes harder to pull apart cleanly than meat shredded right after cooking.
- Skim excess fat from the cooking liquid before serving. Barbacoa can release a fair amount of fat during a long cook, and removing it keeps the final dish from tasting greasy.
- Toast tortillas before filling them. A few seconds in a dry skillet or over an open flame makes tacos more pliable and adds extra flavor.
- Reserve some cooking liquid to moisten the meat before serving. Shredded beef can dry out quickly, and a splash of the braising liquid helps keep it juicy.
Chipotle Barbacoa Copycat Recipe
This version sets out to recreate the Chipotle barbacoa at home. A copycat recipe built to match that specific fast casual flavor.
Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes
Barbacoa Recipe
A straightforward guide to barbacoa, with recipe spelled out right in the name. Simple and to the point.
Photo credit: Chili Pepper Madness
Chipotle Barbacoa Recipe (Copycat) + Video
Another Chipotle copycat barbacoa recipe shows up here, with a video included alongside the written instructions. A visual guide for anyone who wants to follow along step by step.
Photo credit: The Slow Roasted Italian
Barbacoa Burrito Bowls (like Chipotle)
Barbacoa fills a burrito bowl here, styled after the Chipotle version according to the name. A bowl-style plate instead of a wrapped burrito or taco.
Photo credit: Get Inspired Everyday
Instant Pot Barbacoa
The Instant Pot handles this barbacoa, trading a slow cooker or stovetop for a quicker method. A straightforward version of the classic dish.
Photo credit: Chicken Fried Kitchen
Dutch oven Barbacoa
A Dutch oven handles this barbacoa, a specific piece of cookware named right in the title. A method built for anyone without a slow cooker or Instant Pot.
Photo credit: The Food Hussy
Barbacoa Tacos with Chipotle Slaw
Chipotle slaw tops these barbacoa tacos, adding a specific topping named right in the title. A handheld version of the classic dish with a slaw pairing built in.
Photo credit: The Rustic Foodie
Barbacoa Tacos
A straightforward barbacoa tacos recipe with nothing extra added to the name. Simple and classic, without a specialty twist.
Photo credit: Chili Pepper Madness
Amazing Pressure Cooker Beef Barbacoa Tacos
A pressure cooker handles this barbacoa, offering a quicker route than a slow cooker or stovetop braise. Tacos give the dish its handheld shape here.
Photo credit: Living Sweet Moments
Slow Cooker Barbacoa Street Tacos
Street tacos give this barbacoa a smaller, more casual shape, cooked low and slow in a slow cooker. A specific taco style named right in the title.
Photo credit: The Urben Life
Instant Pot Beef Barbacoa
The Instant Pot handles this beef barbacoa, trading a slow cooker or stovetop for a quicker method. A straightforward version of the classic dish.
Photo credit: Get Inspired Everyday
Instant Pot Beef Barbacoa
Another Instant Pot barbacoa recipe joins the list, sticking with the same pressure cooker method. Simple and classic, without a specialty twist.
Photo credit: Chew Out Loud
Instant Pot Barbacoa Beef
This one flips the word order in the name but sticks with the same Instant Pot method. A straightforward version of the classic dish made with beef.
Photo credit: Recipes From A Pantry
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