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Instant Pot Mexican Shredded Beef
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.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 5 mins
Total Time
1 hr 25 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 290 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into small chunks (chuck roast or round roast works well)
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons dried minced onion
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly 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.
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Notes
- 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
(0%)
Vitamin A
300IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
3.3mg
(4%)
Calcium
10mg
(1%)
Iron
2.3mg
(13%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 290
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/8th of recipe | |
| Calories | 290kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 75mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 650mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 58mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 0g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 300IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 3.3mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 1% |
| Iron | 2.3mg | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.