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Instant Pot Mexican Shredded Beef

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By: IsabelPosted: 1/21/19

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This moist and tender Mexican Shredded Beef is made in the Instant Pot in less than 2 hours! Its delicious by itself or great in tacos, salads and more. (gluten free, low carb, paleo)

This moist and tender Mexican Shredded Beef is made in the Instant Pot in less than 2 hours! Its delicious by itself or great in tacos, salads and more.

Hands up if you agree that tender, juicy, fall apart Mexican Shredded Beef is simply the best!

Perfect for quick meals, this flavorful Instant Pot beef recipe is one of my go-tos for adding protein to my burrito bowls, salads, tacos, enchiladas and more. It’s made with a handful of ingredients that I always have in my spice cabinet, and requires minimal prep work.

Ingredients you’ll need

  • beef stew meat
  • chili powder, dried minced onion, ground cumin, garlic powder, dried oregano, salt, black pepper
  • cooking oil
  • beef broth or water
  • lime juice
  • cilantro

Which cut of beef do you recommend for shredded beef?

Slow cooking meats like chuck roast or round roast are great for making shredded beef. I often buy the cuts that are labeled “beef stew meat” at my grocery store, and those work perfectly!

This moist and tender Mexican Shredded Beef is made in the Instant Pot in less than 2 hours! Its delicious by itself or great in tacos, salads and more.

Shredded beef often takes quite a while to become fall-apart tender when made in the oven or the slow cooker. While I still love those methods of cooking when I have the time, they require some planning ahead which is easier said than done.

So the ultimate question is…

How do you cook shredded beef quickly?

Use a pressure cooker like the Instant Pot!

People are obsessed with their Instant Pot and for good reason – it’s a pressure cooker, slow cooker, rice cooker, steamer, yogurt maker, saute/browning pan and more all in one.

The pressure cooker function in particular is what speeds up the cooking process dramatically and can cook things like shredded meats, stews, chilis, and other meals that normally take 4 or 5 hours in a fraction of the time. It’s quickly becoming one of my favorite kitchen appliances and I can’t recommend it enough.

If you want to get dinner on the table fast and spend less time in the kitchen, then you’ve got to give the Instant Pot a try. I have the 6-Quart 9-in-1 Duo Plus Instant Pot and I love it.

This moist and tender Mexican Shredded Beef is made in the Instant Pot in less than 2 hours! Its delicious by itself or great in tacos, salads and more.

I hope you love this recipe as much as I do! Let me know what you think in the comments below.

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Recipe

4.43 from 52 votes

Instant Pot Mexican Shredded Beef

Serves: 8 servings
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Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 1 hour 20 minutes
Total : 1 hour 25 minutes
This moist and tender Mexican Shredded Beef is made in the Instant Pot in less than 2 hours! Its delicious by itself or great in tacos, salads and more.

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into small chunks (chuck roast or round roast works well)
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons coarse sea salt
  • 2 teaspoons dried minced onion
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons cooking oil
  • 3/4 cup beef broth (or water)
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro

Instructions

  • In a large bowl add beef, chili powder, salt, minced onion, ground cumin, garlic powder, oregano and black pepper. Toss to combine.
  • Press the sauté button on the Instant Pot and add the cooking oil. When hot, add the seasoned meat and sear until browned on all sides.
  • Add the broth, cover with lid, seal the pressure valve and cook for 50 minutes at high pressure.
  • Open the pressure valve to quickly release the pressure. Carefully open the lid and transfer the beef to a large plate using a slotted spoon.
  • Shred beef with two forks and then return it to the Instant Pot. Add lime juice, chopped cilantro and stir. Serve and enjoy in tacos, burrito bowls and salads.

Isabel’s Tips:

  • I have the 6-Quart 9-in-1 Duo Plus Instant Pot.
  • To keep beef from drying out in the fridge, I recommend mixing it with some of the cooking liquid before storing in an airtight container.
  • To freeze, place cooled shredded beef in a freezer-safe zip-top bag. Remove as much air as possible and seal.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1/8th of recipe Calories: 290kcal (15%) Carbohydrates: 2g (1%) Protein: 21g (42%) Fat: 22g (34%) Saturated Fat: 8g (40%) Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g Monounsaturated Fat: 1g Trans Fat: 0g Cholesterol: 75mg (25%) Sodium: 650mg (27%) Potassium: 58mg (2%) Fiber: 1g (4%) Sugar: 0g Vitamin A: 300IU (6%) Vitamin C: 3.3mg (4%) Calcium: 10mg (1%) Iron: 2.3mg (13%)
Author: Isabel Eats
Course:Main
Cuisine:Mexican
Did you Make my Instant Pot Mexican Shredded Beef?Leave a comment below and tag @isabeleats on social media!
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  1. AvatarBeth Nakamura says

    Posted on 4/1 at 10:20 pm

    5 stars
    This was so delicious!! It was a hit with my entire family, including my son who isn’t fond of Mexican food. It’s the first recipe of yours that I made – I can’t wait to try your other recipes!! Thank you!!

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  2. AvatarJana says

    Posted on 3/2 at 10:21 pm

    5 stars
    Delicious. Great for Tuesday Taco night and so easy. There are no leftovers with a family of 4 (two teenagers). Thank you

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  3. AvatarDiana says

    Posted on 2/23 at 9:30 am

    5 stars
    Thank you so much for making such a straight forward recipe that even super novice cooks like me can manage 🙂 This recipe is so easy to follow and made such delicious shredded beef!

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