Mexican Shredded Beef

43g protein · 1 h 15 min · 441 kcal

Mexican Shredded Beef

Juicy Instant Pot Mexican shredded beef is easy to make from tender chuck roast cooked in a flavorful sauce. Perfect in tacos, enchiladas, or served over rice. Crock Pot directions included!

1 h 15 min8 servings441 kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds chuck roast (cut into 3 inch cubes
  • 1 Tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 Tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion (minced
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced
  • 2 Tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 1/2 cup low sodium beef broth
  • 3 Tablespoons lime juice
  • Cilantro
  • Lime Wedges

Instructions

  1. 1

    Mix together cumin, chili powder, salt, pepper, oregano, and garlic powder. Toss together with the beef chunks to evenly coat.

  2. 2

    Heat oil in the base of your Instant Pot using saute mode. Once hot add beef and brown for 3-4 minutes per side. Remove.

  3. 3

    Add onions and cook for 3-4 minutes until they start to soften. Add garlic and cook for another minute. Stir in tomato paste until it coats the onions.

  4. 4

    Pour in beef broth and lime juice, mix until combined and smooth.

  5. 5

    Add the beef back to the pot, cover, lock the lid, and cook under high pressure for 35 minutes. Let it naturally release for 10 minutes, then quick-release to unlock. Remove the beef and shred. Toss back with the juices.

  6. 6

    Serve in tacos, quesadilla, chimichanga, enchiladas etc.

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