I was first introduced to Barbacoa from a friend’s grandmother in East LA. It was love at first sight. I never knew that there was actually a use for ground cloves outside of pumpkin pie!

This recipe is so simple takes mostly everyday ingredients and cooks in just 30 minutes in the Insta pot after sautéing. Also works in slow cooker. I love it with a whole wheat flour tortilla and cilantro and cheese, or for a gluten free alternative, with rice and beans in a bowl. It’s great for a potluck and and it freezes well. Despite the chile, it’s mild enough for even my most spruce- sensitive kid.

Cheats: freeze extra chipotles, use better than bouillion broth.