Instant Pot Brisket Barbacoa with Poblano Peppers and Onions

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Season both sides of brisket with salt and black pepper.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Combine red onion, cilantro, orange juice, lime juice, chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, garlic, cumin, oregano, and cinnamon in a blender; blend until smooth. Set aside.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select Sauté function according to manufacturer's instructions. Add 2 tablespoons avocado oil when display reads Hot; add 1 brisket half. Sear, about 5 minutes per side; transfer to a plate and set aside. Repeat with remaining brisket half.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Add ¼ cup beef broth to Instant Pot and bring to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off the bottom of the Pot with a wooden spoon; turn Pot off. Return brisket halves to the Pot; pour chipotle sauce over brisket. Pour remaining 1 ½ cups beef broth on top; add bay leaves. Close and lock the lid; set valve to Sealing. Select Meat/Stew setting according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 1 hour. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 20 to 30 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Transfer brisket to a platter; shred with 2 forks. Discard bay leaves. Set aside 2 cups cooking liquid; discard remaining liquid. Return shredded brisket and 2 cups liquid to the Pot. Leave on Warm setting until ready to serve.'}

7. 7

   {'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Meanwhile, heat remaining 1 tablespoon avocado oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add poblano peppers and white onion; sauté until tender, 7 to 10 minutes. Top brisket with poblanos and onion to serve.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (8 servings total)