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Fast and Delicious 3 Ingredient Shredded Beef

This shredded beef recipe yields tender, juicy shredded beef in a delicious gravy that is perfect for sandwiches or even as a main meal alongside mashed potatoes.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
8 hrs
Servings: 8
Calories: 317 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3-4 pounds beef blade/chuck roast
  • 4 cups of beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon onion soup mix

Instructions

Slow Cooker Instructions
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  1. 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.
  2. Cook on low for 8-10 hours.
  3. Shred the beef with two forks IN the slow cooker, the gravy will help keep it moist and delicious.
  4. Use in sandwiches or as a main meal with mashed potatoes.
Instant Pot Directions
  1. USing the saute button, brown the roast in 1 tbsp of oil until browned on all sides.
  2. Add in the broth and the soup mix.
  3. Cook for 120 minutes on high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions. Release according to manufacturers instructions.
  4. Shred the beef with two forks IN the pot, the gravy will help keep it moist and delicious.
  5. Use in sandwiches or as a main meal with mashed potatoes

Notes

  • If desired, drain the gravy drippings from the beef and place in a saucepan. Whisk together 1-2 tbsp of cornstarch with 1/4 cup of cold water and slowly whisk into the gravy, heating and stirring until thickened for a thicker gravy. Use only the amount of cornstarch mixture you need until it thickens to your liking. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 317kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 34g (68%) Fat 20g (31%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Cholesterol 117mg (39%) Sodium 659mg (27%) Potassium 636mg (18%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 22IU (0%) Calcium 37mg (4%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 317

% 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.