Prep Time 20 minutes minutes
Cook Time 3 hours hours 10 minutes minutes
Total Time 3 hours hours 30 minutes minutes
Beef cheek can be prepared in the pressure cooker. Season beef, place in pressure cooker with enough water to just cover 3/4 of the way covering beef. Add onion, garlic, cilantro, chile serrano, bay leaves, salt and pepper. Secure lid and turn heat to high. Once it begins to release pressure on high, reduce heat to medium low. Set timer for one hour. After one hour, carefully remove from heat. When safety valve releases, open and remove barbacoa from pot. Serve right away.