Fast and Delicious 3 Ingredient Shredded Beef
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
8 hrs
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Servings
8
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Calories
317 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Fast and Delicious 3 Ingredient Shredded Beef
Description
The recipe uses a beef blade or chuck roast cooked long and slow in a mixture of beef broth and onion soup mix. This combination infuses the roast with a savory depth and creates a tasty broth that becomes a gravy. The cooking methods include slow cooker or pressure cooker, both aiming to break down tough connective tissue for tenderness.
After cooking, shredding the beef directly in the pot or slow cooker mixes the meat with the flavorful cooking liquid, ensuring moistness. The shredded beef can be used as a hearty main dish with sides like mashed potatoes or in sandwiches for a convenient meal.
A tip from the notes suggests thickening the gravy by separately whisking cornstarch and cold water and slowly stirring it into the drained liquid until the desired consistency is reached. This allows better control over gravy thickness and adds a glossy finish.
Ingredients
- 3-4 pounds beef blade roast or chuck roast
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon onion soup mix
Instructions
Slow Cooker Instructions
- Place the beef broth and soup mix into a large crock pot, stir until combined. Place the beef roast into the liquid. If preferred, you can also brown the roast in a large frying pan, then transfer to the slow cooker.
- Cook on low for 8-10 hours.
- Shred the beef with two forks IN the slow cooker, the gravy will help keep it moist and delicious.
- Use in sandwiches or as a main meal with mashed potatoes.
Instant Pot Directions
- USing the saute button, brown the roast in 1 tbsp of oil until browned on all sides.
- Add in the broth and the soup mix.
- Cook for 120 minutes on high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions. Release according to manufacturers instructions.
- Shred the beef with two forks IN the pot, the gravy will help keep it moist and delicious.
- Use in sandwiches or as a main meal with mashed potatoes
Notes
- To thicken the gravy, mix 1-2 tablespoons cornstarch with 1/4 cup cold water and gradually whisk into the strained drippings over heat until thickened.
- Browning the roast before slow cooking adds flavor but is optional.
- The shredded beef works well in sandwiches or served with mashed potatoes as a main course.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 317 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 317kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 117mg | 39% |
| Sodium | 659mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 636mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 22IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 4% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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