4-Ingredient Multi-Purpose Instant Pot Shredded Beef
This meal prep-friendly Instant Pot Shredded Beef recipe is made with only 4 ingredients and can be used to create various meals throughout the week!
Ingredients
- 3-4 lb beef rump roast or chuck roast
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 2 tbsp coconut oil or your cooking oil of choice
- 2 1/2 cups bone broth or beef broth
Instructions
- Cut the roast into 4 even pieces and season all sides with salt.
- Set Instant Pot to the Sauté setting and then once fully heated, add coconut oill.
- Add the roast pieces and brown on all sides, about 10 minutes.
- Press Cancel, and add the broth over the beef. Close the lid and make sure the pressure-release valve is closed.
- Cook at high pressure on Manual for 50 minutes. Once the Instant Pot beeps to signal that it's done, let it sit for 10-15 minutes to allow the pressure to release naturally until the lid opens.
- Transfer the roast to a cutting board, and shred the meat with 2 forks. Return to the Instant Pot and keep warm until ready to use.
- You can eat the beef on its own with various sides, or use in other dishes like tacos, burrito bowls, stir-fry, sandwiches, and more.
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Expert Tips
- Slow Cooker: If you want to make this in your slow cooker instead of Instant Pot, simply brown your beef pieces in a skillet over medium-high heat with the coconut oil for 10 minutes, then place the beef and broth into your slow cooker and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours. Shred according to the instructions, and enjoy!
- Shredded Chicken: This recipe works really well with chicken breasts as well! Here are some adjusted instructions if you’d like to use chicken instead of beef.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper.
- Pour the chicken broth into the Instant Pot.
- Add the chicken breasts to the Instant Pot, making sure they are not overlapping.
- Close the lid of the Instant Pot and set the pressure valve to "sealing."
- Cook on high pressure for 10 minutes.
- Once the cooking time is up, allow the Instant Pot to naturally release pressure for 10 minutes, then quick release any remaining pressure.
- Use tongs to transfer the chicken to a plate or cutting board and shred it with two forks.
Serving Tips
You can season the beef according to how you plan to serve it with each dish! You can add grilled onions and make a sandwich, spice it up with chili powder, ground cumin, and a squeeze of fresh lime juice for Mexican shredded beef tacos, season it with favorite spices like garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, paprika, and more! However you wish, this multi-purpose shredded beef is yours to customize! Here are some of my favorite ways to enjoy it in my meal after flavoring it with spices or sauces specific to that dish.- On its own, alongside veggies, rice, black beans, refried beans, or with a side of tortillas
- tacos
- burritos
- beef enchiladas
- burrito bowls
- taquitos
- stir-fries
- soups and stews
- casseroles
- salads
- curry
- Over nachos with your favorite toppings like red onion, cheese, guacamole, salsa, and sour cream.
- Alongside eggs for breakfast
- Stuffed in sweet potatoes or bell peppers
- As a pizza topping
Storage Tips
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Use for whatever your heart desires!
- You can store the shredded beef in the liquid and juices, or you can discard it.