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Shredded beef tacos

Instant Pot Shredded Beef Tacos

Instant Pot Shredded Beef Tacos are simple to make in the Instant Pot. You'll get deliciously tender beef that can be quickly shredded and added to your tacos and burritos. It's a budget-friendly way to cook.

Note: Made in a 6-qt Instant Pot

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Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Pressurize Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 8 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 8 Servings
Calories 411 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
 

  • 2 pounds (907 g) beef chuck roast
  • 1 teaspoon (6 g) salt
  • 1 teaspoon (2 g) ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon (3 g) garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon (2 g) onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon (2 g) paprika
  • 1 cup (237 ml) beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 16 street-taco-size flour tortillas
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) cooking oil
  • Pico de gallo cilantro, sour cream, chopped onion, for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Cut the roast into 3 pieces.
  • Mix together the seasonings in a small bowl.
  • Sprinkle evenly over the piece of beef.
  • Add the beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic to the Instant Pot.
  • Place the beef in liquid.
  • Close and lock the lid. Set the pressure release valve to the sealing position.
  • Cook on high pressure for 40 minutes. Once the cooking time is complete, allow for a natural pressure release (about 15 minutes). Note: A larger roast might need more time to break down.
  • Open the lid and use tongs to transfer the beef to a cutting board. Shred the beef with 2 forks.
  • Return the shredded beef to the Instant Pot and stir it in the flavorful sauce.
  • Warm the tortillas on a skillet with a little cooking oil until flexible. Top with the shredded beef and any toppings you like.

Notes

  • Larger roasts will take slightly longer to reach desired tenderness. If your roast is large, either cut it into smaller pieces or cook it for 5-10 minutes longer.
  • Some lower-quality or more lean roasts might need longer to breakdown the fibers to be shredded easily. If yours doesn't shred easily, cook it for another 5-10 minutes, or allow it to sit in the liquid on Keep Warm for 30 minutes before shredding.

Nutrition

Calories: 411kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 27gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 78mgSodium: 964mgPotassium: 499mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 37IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 115mgIron: 5mg
Keyword Beef
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