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Instant Pot Mexican Style Shredded Beef
Taco Tuesdays just got more delicious with this easy to make Instant Pot Mexican Style Shredded Beef recipe for the perfect taco filling!
Prep Time
5
minutes
mins
Cook Time
1
hour
hr
15
minutes
mins
Pressure Release
15
minutes
mins
Total Time
1
hour
hr
20
minutes
mins
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Keyword:
instant pot, pressure cooker, recipe, beef, Mexican
Servings:
8
Servings
Calories:
354
kcal
Author:
Lisa Johnson
Ingredients
2
tablespoons
olive oil
3
pounds
beef chuck roast
1
teaspoon
ground black pepper
1
teaspoon
fine sea salt
3
large cloves
garlic
(minced)
10
ounce can
diced tomatoes & green chilies
½
large
yellow onion
(sliced)
½
cup
beef stock
(or water)
2
tablespoons
fresh lime juice
¼
cup
chopped cilantro
1
tablespoon
cumin
1
teaspoon
chili powder
Instructions
Salt and pepper both sides of the chuck roast.
Select the Saute button on your Instant Pot, and add the oil when the display reads HOT.
Brown the chuck roast on both sides, about 4 minutes per side.
Pour the tomatoes over the roast, and add the garlic and onion slices. Pour the water around the sides of the roast.
Secure the lid on the pressure cooker, select the Manual setting, and set the timer for 75 minutes using the + and - buttons.
The Instant Pot will beep when it is finished. Allow the pressure to release naturally, then carefully remove the lid.
Shred the beef with two forks, I place mine on a large dinner plate.
Remove the tomatoes and onions from the pot and return the shredded beef.
Add the lime juice, cumin, chili powder, and cilantro, stir to combine.
Place the lid back on top of the pot until ready to serve.
Notes
I removed the tomatoes because they looked “used up” after cooking. The flavor is left behind, just not the mushy tomatoes.
Some people shred their meat inside the pot, but I end up wearing it so it’s easier for me to use a plate.
By adding the lime juice, cilantro, cumin, and chili powder after it is cooked, the flavors are brighter and a bit more intense but not overpowering.
Nutrition
Calories:
354
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
3
g
|
Protein:
33
g
|
Fat:
23
g
|
Saturated Fat:
9
g
|
Cholesterol:
117
mg
|
Sodium:
467
mg
|
Potassium:
691
mg
|
Sugar:
1
g
|
Vitamin A:
180
IU
|
Vitamin C:
5.4
mg
|
Calcium:
49
mg
|
Iron:
4.5
mg