Slow Cooker Instant Pot Smothered BBQ Beef Burritos
- Tender, slow-cooked beef smothered in tangy BBQ sauce and wrapped in warm flour tortillas.
- Perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep – works in both slow cooker and Instant Pot!
- A crowd-pleasing fusion of Mexican comfort food and American BBQ flavors.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 360
- Total Time: 6 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 burritos 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker/Instant Pot
- Cuisine: Mexican-American Fusion
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb beef chuck, cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil (for browning, optional)
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 cup beef broth
- 8 large flour tortillas (10-inch)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Optional toppings:
- 1 cup prepared coleslaw mix
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup pickled jalapeños
Instructions
- Season beef pieces with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, and cumin. Let rest for 15-20 minutes.
- Optional: Heat oil in a skillet or using the Instant Pot sauté function. Brown the beef in batches for 2-3 minutes per side.
- Transfer beef to slow cooker or Instant Pot. Add BBQ sauce and beef broth, stirring to combine.
- For Slow Cooker: Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- For Instant Pot: Cook on high pressure for 45 minutes with 15-minute natural release, then quick release.
- Shred beef with two forks directly in the cooking liquid.
- If sauce is too thin, simmer uncovered until thickened to desired consistency.
- Warm flour tortillas in microwave or skillet until pliable.
- Assemble burritos by adding approximately 1/2 cup beef mixture to each tortilla.
- Top with shredded cheese and cilantro.
- Fold sides in, then roll up from the bottom.
- Place burritos seam-side down in a baking dish.
- Optional: Top with additional BBQ sauce and cheese, then broil for 2-3 minutes until cheese melts.
- Serve with your choice of toppings.
Notes
- Choose beef chuck for the most tender results. Brisket or round roast work well too.
- The beef mixture freezes beautifully for up to 3 months.
- For make-ahead meals, assemble burritos without wet toppings and wrap individually.
- Switch up the flavor profile by using different BBQ sauce varieties.
- Nutrition facts are estimates and may vary based on ingredients used, portion sizes, and preparation methods.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 850
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 9
- Carbohydrates: 42
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 26
- Cholesterol: 75
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