Making shredded beef in the Instant Pot
The Instant Pot makes fork tender, shreddable beef with minimal effort. Here’s how you’ll make it:
Cut the beef into 2×2 inch chunks and add it to the Instant Pot.Make the easy seasoning mix.Toss the beef with a little oil and coat the cubes with the seasonings.Using the Saute function, sear the beef cubes on all sides to lock in the juices.Pour in the broth and pressure cook the beef for 30 minutes with a 20 minute natural release.Shred the beef right in the Instant Pot with the cooking juices.
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Versatile ways to serve this easy shredded beef
Our favorite thing about this recipe is how versatile it is. You can make a big batch on the weekend and eat it all week and never get tired of it! Here are some ideas:
Shredded beef tacos (lettuce, corn or grain-free tortillas)With some crispy oven roasted spanish potatoesMixed with some scrambled eggs for breakfastMake it a bowl with some greens, avocado and pan fried plantainsWith some fresh chopped veggies for a quick stir-fryKeep it low carb and serve with some cauliflower rice, roasted radishes or air fryer cauliflowerWith some wilted greens and topped with your choice of Whole30 saucesStuffed in a baked potato or sweet potato
Leftover beef storage and reheating
Since this recipe makes a lot of shredded beef, you will likely have leftovers. Here are some storage and reheating tips: STORAGE
You can store the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. I recommend dumping all the juices from the Instant Pot in with the beef for storage, as it will keep it from drying out when you reheat it (see reheating notes below).You can also freeze the beef. Use either a vacuum sealer or airtight glasslock/pyrex container to maximize freshness.
REHEATING
Scoop the shredded beef with some of the solidified juices into a skillet over medium heat. Saute until most of the juices have evaporated.Set oven to broil and line a sheet pan for easy cleanup. Dump the shredded beef with the solidified juices into the pan. Broil for 5-8 minutes, watching carefully and stirring the pan if needed.
Your turn to make this easy Instant Pot recipe
Meal prep a big batch of this shredded beef and get creative making it into different meals all week long! You’ll be surprised by how much flavor you get with the simple seasonings and cooking method in this recipe. If you make it, be sure to leave a comment to let us know how it goes and take a pic to share on Instagram. Tag us @realsimplegood, we love to see what you’re making!
