
Instant Pot Shredded Beef Fajitas (Slowcooker too)
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4.1
30 reviews
Good
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr 10 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 40 mins
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Servings
6 people
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Calories
355 kcal
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Course
Dinner
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Cuisine
Mexican, International

Instant Pot Shredded Beef Fajitas (Slowcooker too)
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Healthy delicious Instant Pot Beef Fajita Recipe. Also includes instructions for slow cooker method.
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Ingredients
- 1 onion pureed
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 15 oz can diced tomatoes drained
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 12 oz ground chorizo
- 1-1/2 lb beef roast or beef chuck steak
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Instructions
- 1Peel and quarter onion. Using a high-powered blender or food processor puree onion until smooth.
- Dice bell pepper.
MAKE IT NOW
- INSTANT POT: Place pureed onion, bell pepper, diced tomatoes, beef broth, and garlic into instant pot or pressure cooker. Break up raw ground chorizo into one-inch pieces right into instant pot. Add beef roast or steak. Stir gently until combined. Seal pressure cooker. Cook on manual (High) for 60 minutes. Let it naturally release, about 10 minutes. Shred roast, removing any fatty pieces, then place back into pot and stir to combine. Drain excess liquid if desired. Serve meat mixture in warmed tortillas and garnish with fresh lime juice and cilantro.
- SLOW COOKER: Cook on LOW for 5-6 hours or on High for 3-4 hours, until roast is tender. Shred roast and serve as directed.
MAKE IT A FREEZER MEAL
- Place pureed onion, bell pepper, diced tomatoes, beef broth, and garlic a labeled gallon-size (4 L) freezer bag. Break up raw ground chorizo into one-inch pieces directly into bag. Add beef roast or steak. Seal bag, removing as much air as possible, and freeze.
THAW AND COOK
- Place in the refrigerator for at least 12 hours or up to 24 hours to thaw or Quick thaw by running under hot water until meal can be broken apart. Transfer contents into instant pot or pressure cooker. Seal pressure cooker. Cook on manual (High) for 60 minutes. Let it naturally release, about 10 minutes. Shred roast, removing any fatty pieces, then place back into pot and stir to combine. Drain excess liquid if desired. Serve meat mixture in warmed tortillas and garnish with fresh lime juice and cilantro.
- To make in slow cooker instead of instant pot cook on LOW for 5-6 hours or on High for 3-4 hours, until roast is tender. Shred roast and serve as directed.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
355kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
22g
(44%)
Fat
26g
(40%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Cholesterol
75mg
(25%)
Sodium
982mg
(41%)
Potassium
574mg
(16%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
705IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
33.6mg
(37%)
Calcium
41mg
(4%)
Iron
2.6mg
(14%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 355 kcal
% Daily Value*
Serving | 1serving | |
Calories | 355kcal | 18% |
Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
Protein | 22g | 44% |
Fat | 26g | 40% |
Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
Cholesterol | 75mg | 25% |
Sodium | 982mg | 41% |
Potassium | 574mg | 12% |
Fiber | 1g | 4% |
Sugar | 3g | 6% |
Vitamin A | 705IU | 14% |
Vitamin C | 33.6mg | 37% |
Calcium | 41mg | 4% |
Iron | 2.6mg | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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30 reviews
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