Mexican Barbacoa Instant Pot Rump Roast

Ingredients

• 1 Mariposa Ranch Rump Roast 
• 1 tablespoon salt coarse
• 2 teaspoons black pepper coarse
• 1 tablespoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon chili powder 
• 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 large onion peeled and diced
• 1 red bell pepper cut into  1/2 inch chunks
• 1 small hot pepper of your choice jalapeno, chili, etc. Optional–this will make for spicy barbacoa, diced
• Half of a medium-sized tomato I used other half to make guacamole later, cut into 1/4 inch chunks
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• half a bunch cilantro chopped
• juice of 1 lime

Instructions

1. Thaw your roast out until almost thawed. You can thaw it completely, but I like to have it still a little frozen because it’s easier to cut. Then use a big knife to cut into four large chunks (you may also have to remove some twine, depending on the roast). 
2. Combine all the seasonings (salt thru chili flakes) in a small bowl, then rub thoroughly over your four roast chunks. 
3. Add the olive oil to the bottom of your instant pot or to a cast iron skillet on medium-high heat. Saute the four seasoned chunks of roast until medium brown on all sides. I fried mine two at a time rather than all four at once because the instant pot is too small for all four. 
4. Once the meat is browned, remove from the pan. Add a bit more olive oil if needed, then add the onions. Saute for a minute until they start to caramelize, then add the pepper and jalapeno. Saute for another 1-2 minutes until lightly brown. 
5. At this point, if you’re using the instant pot to saute, turn off heat. If you’re using a cast iron pan, transfer all onion mixture to instant pot, then swish about 2 tablespoons of water in cast iron pan to pick up flavors from pan and pour water into instant pot. If you want to use a slow cooker or roaster, add onion mixture to slow cooker/roaster and pour the water in as well.
6. Add the tomatoes, garlic, cilantro, and the beef roast chunks to the instant pot, slow cooker, or roaster. 
7. And that’s it! Serve on tacos, over rice, or in a taco bowl.