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Instant Pot Shredded Beef
Only 4 simple ingredients are needed for this amazingly flavorful and tender Instant Pot Shredded Beef that's perfect for tacos, salads, burritos, enchiladas and more. The recipe includes both Instant Pot and slow cooker directions for your convenience.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 15 mins
Total Time
2 hrs
Servings: 12
Calories: 161 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 4-6 lbs beef chuck roast or round roast
- 1 ¾ cups beef or chicken broth (see notes)
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 3 garlic cloves
Instructions
Instant Pot Directions
- Cut the meat into 4-5 equal size pieces.
- Place the pieces of beef in the bottom of the pot. Add the rest of the ingredients over the meat.
- Place the lid on the pot and move the valve to sealing. Cook at high pressure for 1 ½ hours.
- When the time is up, allow the pressure to naturally release for 15 minutes. Then, carefully quick release the remaining pressure.
- Remove the beef from the pot and allow to cool slightly. Use two forks or your hands to shred the meat and remove any excess fat.
- Use a large spoon to skim off the fat from the top of the cooking liquid. Mix 1 cup of the cooking liquid into the shredded beef.
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Slow Cooker Directions
- Cut the meat into 4-5 equal size pieces.
- Place the pieces of beef in the slow cooker. Add the rest of the ingredients over the meat.
- Place the lid on the pot and cook on low for 6-8 hours.
- When the time is up, remove the beef from the pot and allow to cool slightly. Use two forks or your hands to shred the meat and remove any excess fat.
- Use a large spoon to skim off the fat from the top of the cooking liquid. Mix 1 cup of the cooking liquid into the shredded beef.
Notes
- Either beef or chicken broth work. It might sound strange to use chicken broth with beef, but that’s what I typically use and it adds a great flavor.
- Use a Whole30 compatible broth if you are doing Whole30.
- To keep the meat from drying out, store in the reserved cooking liquid in an air-tight container.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1 serving
Calories
161kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
8.3g
(3%)
Protein
10.6g
(21%)
Fat
9.5g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
3.7g
(19%)
Cholesterol
34mg
(11%)
Sodium
3300mg
(138%)
Potassium
189mg
(5%)
Fiber
0.5g
(2%)
Sugar
0.3g
(1%)
Calcium
52mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 161
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 serving | |
| Calories | 161kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 8.3g | 3% |
| Protein | 10.6g | 21% |
| Fat | 9.5g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 3.7g | 19% |
| Cholesterol | 34mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 3300mg | 138% |
| Potassium | 189mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 2% |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 1% |
| Calcium | 52mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.