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Instant Pot Shredded Beef Fajitas (Slowcooker too)

Healthy delicious Instant Pot Beef Fajita Recipe. Also includes instructions for slow cooker method. 

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 10 mins
Total Time
1 hr 40 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 355 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican , International

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

Instructions

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  1. 1Peel and quarter onion. Using a high-powered blender or food processor puree onion until smooth.
  2. Dice bell pepper. 
MAKE IT NOW
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  1. 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.
  2. 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
  1. 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
  1. 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.
  2. 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

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

% 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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