This tender shredded beef is perfect for tacos, burritos, BBQ beef sandwiches, and dinner bowls of all kinds! Make your own tender shredded beef with this easy (and adaptable) Instant Pot recipe...for Easy to make Shredded Beef.
We are beef eaters in this house! From fire-grilled steaks to simple ground beef made into many, many different recipes. But honestly, I don't always want ground beef. Especially when making a dinner bowl like the ones we get at our local organic café. They are quite delicious! And while I have not perfected the flavor they offer in their signature dinner bowl, I have perfected making budget-friendly shredded beef!
Stew mean and the pressure cooker, a match made in heaven.
Stew meat is often a good buy in the marketplace. Granted it can be a bit on the tough side, and the whole reason it is stewed for a long periods of time when making a Beef Stew for dinner...but there is another use for this versatile package of meat. When cooked with simple seasoning and a braising liquid you get a delicious and tender bowl of shredded beef ready for a number of dinner time uses.
Make ahead convenience and so many delicious ideas for use!
Such as Shredded Beef Tacos or Burritos. Or BBQ Beef Sandwiches. Shredded beef is also an excellent addition to your favorite spaghetti sauce or used in a layered dinner bowl. When making Easy to make Shredded Beef feel free to change up the seasonings to get the flavor you want. You certainly do not have to make Tex-Mex flavored meat each time. Also play around with the braising liquid, because this is a very adaptable recipe and you can make it exactly the way your family likes it!
For those extra busy days cook the day before, shred and refrigerate. Reheat quickly in a bit of the braising liquid. PS, I do not trim the meat into uniform pieces, the different sized pieces of beef will offer tender shreds of beef of varying lengths. This is literally an off-the-shelf recipe, rustic and delicious!
An additional thought on this recipe:
And
finally this! Like most appliances, I have discovered that my Instant Pot
cooks slightly different, from the many recipes I have tried, indicate. My
current model seems to need an additional minute or two. Adjust the cooking
time listed in the recipe if needed for your particular model.
Ingredients needed for this recipe:
- stew beef
- beer, beef stock, veggie stock, or water
- granulated garlic
- Mexican Oregano
- Ground Cumin
- Salt
- Pepper
- Or, any spices you prefer for the flavor you want!
You will also need the following:
- Instant Pot or pressure cooker
- measuring spoons
- liquid measuring cup
- forks or fingers for shredding
Now we are ready to begin!
Easy to make Shredded Beef.
by the seat of my pants!
UPDATED: 12.08.2023
1 to 2 pounds of beef for stew
1 t salt
1 t granulated garlic
1/4 t pepper
1 t ground cumin
1 t Mexican Oregano
1 1/2 c beer (12 oz. bottle), broth, or water
Dump the meat into the cooking pot of the pressure cooker.
Sprinkle with the seasonings, pour the braising liquid over the top.
Secure the lid, bring it up to pressure. Cook for 35 minutes. Allow the pressure cooker to rest NPR for 15 minutes.
Carefully release the pressure valve, then remove the lid.
When cool enough to handle, remove beef from the braising liquid, and use either two forks or your hands to shred the beef.
Storage options for Easy to make Shredded Beef. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to three days. To reheat, place the shredded beef in a small pan, add a bit of the braising liquid, steam to reheat. You may freeze for longer storage. I recommend adding a bit of the braising liquid to the meat before placing it in the freezer, this will make it easier to reheat when thawed. Thaw the frozen Easy to make Shredded Beef in the refrigerator...
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Easy to make Shredded Beef.
by the seat of my pants!
UPDATED: 12.08.223
1 to 2 pounds of beef for stew
1 t salt
1 t granulated garlic
1/4 t pepper
1 t ground cumin
1 t Mexican Oregano
1 1/2 c beer (12 oz. bottle), broth, or water
Dump the meat into the cooking pot of the pressure cooker.
Sprinkle with the seasonings, pour the braising liquid over the top.
Secure the lid, bring it up to pressure. Cook for 35 minutes. Allow the pressure cooker to rest NPR for 15 minutes.
Carefully release the pressure valve, then remove the lid.
When cool enough to handle, remove beef from the braising liquid, and use either two forks or your hands to shred the beef.
Storage options for Easy to make Shredded Beef. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to three days. To reheat, place the shredded beef in a small pan, add a bit of the braising liquid, steam to reheat. You may freeze for longer storage. I recommend adding a bit of the braising liquid to the meat before placing it in the freezer, this will make it easier to reheat when thawed. Thaw the frozen Easy to make Shredded Beef in the refrigerator...
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I will be giving this recipe a try very soon!
ReplyDeleteThanks! Sometimes I need a bit more bite than ground beef offers...
DeleteWe like our beef too :) this will be a great recipe to add to my list of freezer meals!
ReplyDeleteThanks, have a great week ahead.
DeleteThis sounds tasty -- and it's such a good idea to have a batch or two in the freezer for *those* nights.
ReplyDeleteWe sure enjoyed it, and will again. Thanks for stopping by, I appreciate it.
DeleteSounds delicious! Thanks for sharing at the what's for dinner party. Hope your week is fantastic!
ReplyDeleteHelen, thanks for hosting, I appreciate it!
DeleteThis is a great idea instead of ground beef all the time. I'm sure it makes the meals so much better. Thanks for sharing the recipe. #HomeMattersParty
ReplyDeleteYou are so welcome, and I thank you for hosting!
DeleteHubby would like this one. Thanks so much for linking up at A Themed Linkup 94 for Crock Pot and Instant Pot Recipes. Pinned!
ReplyDeleteYou are welcome! Thanks so much for hosting Dee.
DeleteThat looks so very yummy.
ReplyDeleteThank you! I like shredded beef for many things and this is a nice change from standard cooked ground beef for tacos etc.
DeleteMelynda, this sounds delicious! Thank you for sharing with us at The Crazy Little Love Birds link party #17. Always a pleasure having you join!
ReplyDeleteStephanie, thank you for hosting, I appreciate sharing with your readers!
DeleteDelicious AND simple!! Thanks for sharing at the What's for Dinner party -
ReplyDeleteHelen, thank you for hosting, it is always fun to share with your readers! Have a great week ahead, take care.
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