Instant Pot Mexican shredded Beef Tacos Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr 15 mins
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Natural Release:
15 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 35 mins
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Servings
6 -8
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Calories
427 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Instant Pot Mexican shredded Beef Tacos Recipe
Description
Instant Pot Mexican shredded Beef Tacos begin with a boneless beef chuck roast seasoned with a mixture of green chilis, garlic, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Placed in the Instant Pot with water, it is cooked under high pressure for 75 minutes, then naturally released. This slow pressure cooking breaks down the meat into tender, shreddable pieces.
After cooking, the beef is shredded and combined with fresh lime juice, adding brightness and balancing the savory, mildly spicy seasoning. The resulting shredded beef works well as a filling for warm tortillas, toppings for nachos, or served over rice for a complete meal.
The recipe notes that a round roast can substitute for chuck roast without affecting the outcome. The dish’s flavor hinges on the chili and cumin seasoning, enhanced by the lime finish.
Ingredients
- 3 lbs beef chuck roast boneless
- 1 can diced green chilis (7 oz.)
- 1 tsp garlic minced
- 2 Tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin ground
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 lime (juiced)
- 1 Cup water
Instructions
- Place the roast in the Instant Pot.
- In a small bowl combine the green chilis, garlic, chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper. Mix well.
- Spread the mixture over the roast in the Instant pot.
- Add the water to the instant pot.
- Place the lid on top set to sealing and cook on high pressure for 75 minutes with a full natural release.
- Shred the beef. Squeeze on fresh lime over the beef and stir to combine.
- Serve on tortillas, rice or over nachos!
Notes
- Around roast can be used as an alternative to chuck roast for this recipe.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6-8
Amount Per Serving
Calories 427 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 8g | |
| Calories | 427kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 44g | 88% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Trans Fat | 2g | 100% |
| Cholesterol | 156mg | 52% |
| Sodium | 500mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 857mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 861IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 68mg | 7% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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