Instant Pot Shredded Beef
You want the easiest to make yet most delicious and flavorful shredded beef? Grab your Instant Pot! This beef comes together in minutes and cooks in about an hour for beef so tender you’ll think it took all day!
Servings 8
Calories 296kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 pound chuck roast
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- Fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Rub roast with seasonings
- Heat oil on saute in Instant pot
- Place roast in Instant Pot and sear on both sides until browned
- Turn off pot, add beef broth
- Cover, seal and set to high pressure for 60 minutes
- Allow pressure to release naturally
- Remove lid and transfer beef to large bowl
- Shred and add lime juice
Notes
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Browning the meat is optional
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Beef is done when it shreds easily with a fork, 205 degrees F
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Cut meat into smaller chunks to reduce cooking time
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Freeze leftovers for up to 3 months - portion into bags
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Serve as: tacos, burrito bowls, burritos, as a main dish
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Chuck roast = "pot roast" at the market
Nutrition
Calories: 296kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 98mg | Sodium: 535mg | Potassium: 515mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 376IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 3mg