Mexican Shredded Beef

5 from 57 votes

This Mexican Shredded Beef is loaded with Mexican herbs, spices, and chiles. It falls apart, is super juicy, and tastes like it has been cooking all day but is ready in under 2 hours thanks to the pressure cooker. Great for tacos, bowls, or salads!

Prep Time5

Cook Time1 25

Total Time1 30

Course: Main

Cuisine: Mexican

Diet: Gluten Free

Servings: people

Calories: 388kcal

Author: Brianna May

Equipment

Ingredients

2 Tablespoons olive oil
3 pound chuck roast cut into 3 pieces*
1 yellow onion sliced
8 cloves garlic pressed or minced
1 Tablespoon cumin
2 teaspoons Morton kosher salt*
2 teaspoons oregano
2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon chili powder
½ cup beef broth or stock
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
2 Tablespoons honey
2 Tablespoons worcestershire
1-2 chipotle peppers chopped, plus adobo sauce*
1 (4 ounce) can green chiles
1 lime juiced

Instructions

Review all recipe notes and instructions before beginning.
Select the “Sauté” mode on the Instant Pot. Add the olive oil. Once the oil is hot, brown the meat on each side.
Add the onions, garlic, cumin, salt, oregano, paprika, pepper, and chili powder. Sauté for 1-2 minutes.
Deglaze the pan with the beef stock, scraping any brown bits of the bottom of the pot.
Add the vinegar, honey, worcestershire chipotle peppers, chilies, and lime juice.
Select “Pressure Cook” and “High Pressure” and set the timer for 70 minutes. Quick release immediately after the timer goes off.
Remove the beef and onions from the pot. Use a measuring cup or ladle to pour some of the drippings over the meat. Use two forks to shred the beef. Add more drippings as needed.

Notes

Chuck Roast: This is the best cut of meat to use for shredded beef. It is also called a round roast or bottom roast. These cuts may also be labeled “stew meat” at the grocery store. Cut the roast into 3 equal pieces before cooking.
Kosher Salt: All of my recipes are tested with Morton kosher salt unless noted otherwise. It is the best salt for everyday cooking because of its size and flavor. If using table salt, the amount should be reduced. I highly recommend picking up some kosher next time you are at the store!
Chipotle Peppers: These normally come in a 7-ounce can. Remove 1-2 of the peppers and roughly chop. Discard or store the remaining peppers in the refrigerator. Set the sauce aside and add all of it when the recipe states.

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