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    Instant Pot Mexican Shredded Beef

    Published: Jan 15, 2020 · Modified: May 24, 2021 by Emily · This post may contain affiliate links · 14 Comments

    This Instant Pot Mexican Shredded Beef is so quick and easy it will become a go-to for any family. This recipe has limited prep time, only 45 minutes of cook time, and endless serving possibilities!

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    It's no secret that I LOVE Mexican food. So, when people ask me the question "If you could only eat one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be?"...my answer is always "Something Mexican!"

    One of the best things about Mexican cuisine is that there are so many possibilities of dishes to make once you have your meat. This Instant Pot Spicy Shredded Beef recipe will make dinner or serving a crowd so much easier. The other great thing about Mexican food is you can make it your own by adding extra spices, vegetables, or whatever you like.

    mexican shredded beef made in the instant pot in a bowl

    Ingredients Needed for Instant Pot Mexican Shredded Beef

    • olive oil
    • stew meat or beef roast, cubed
    • fresh garlic
    • onion
    • beef broth
    • ground cumin
    • ground cloves
    • bay leaves
    • canned chipotle peppers
    • salt
    • ground pepper

    How to Make Shredded Beef with Mexican Spices

    1. Dry the beef well with a paper towel and cut it into equally sized cubes. Turn the Instant Pot to "Saute" mode, add the olive oil and allow it to heat up for 1-2 minutes. Add the beef pieces and brown on all sides for about 10 minutes.
    2. Add all of the remaining ingredients to the pot and stir together. Set the Instant Pot to Pressure Cook on HIGH for 45 minutes. Once the timer goes off, allow the pressure to release naturally.
    3. After the pin drops, carefully take off the lid and remove the bay leaves. Use your metal tongs to shred the beef and stir the juices. The picture below is just stirring with metal tongs!
    shredded mexican beef after cooking in instant pot

    How to Make this Shredded Beef More or Less Spicy

    This recipe has canned chipotles in adobo sauce in it which are smoked and dried jalapeños rehydrated and canned in a purée of tomato, garlic, vinegar, and spices. I don't like super spicy foods but these add a wonderful smokiness and flavor with just a little bit of spice. If you don't want a lot of heat only add 1 or 2 peppers.

    If you do want extra spice, add more chipotle peppers or try adding a fresh cut jalapeno or serrano pepper. Because I don't like a lot of heat spice, I always start with less chipotle. You can always add spice, but you can't it take away.

    TIP: If you don't use the whole can of chipotle peppers, which you probably will not, you can freeze the rest of them for your next batch of shredded beef or another dish.

    fried mexican shredded beef tacos with topping and a side of guacamole

    Serving Suggestions for Spicy Shredded Beef

    • Tacos
    • Burritos
    • Nachos
    • Enchiladas
    • Taco Salads
    • Beef Sandwiches
    • Beef Tortilla Soup

    More Instant Pot Recipes To Try

    • Instant Pot Green Chile Chicken
    • Delicious Instant Pot Carnitas
    • Quick and Easy Instant Pot Mac & Cheese
    • Amazing Instant Pot Kalua Pork
    • Instant Pot Frozen Beef Stew
    • Instant Pot Lavender Cheesecake
    instant pot shredded beef with mexican spices

    Instant Pot Mexican Shredded Beef

    Easy and Flavorful Mexican-inspired Spicy Shredded Beef made in the Instant Pot in an hour.
    5 from 16 votes
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 45 minutes
    Natural Steam Release: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
    Servings: 8 servings
    Author: EmilyFabulous

    Equipment

    • Instant Pot/Pressure Cooker
    • metal tongs

    Ingredients

    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1½-2 pounds stew meat or beef roast, cubed
    • 3-4 cloves garlic
    • 1 small onion, diced
    • 1 cup beef broth
    • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
    • ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
    • 2-3 bay leaves
    • 2-4 canned chipotle peppers
    • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
    • ½ teaspoon ground pepper

    Instructions

    • Dry the beef well with a paper towel and cut into equally sized cubes. Turn the Instant Pot to "Saute" mode, add the olive oil and allow it to heat up for 1-2 minutes.
      instant pot beef before sauteing
    • Add the beef pieces and brown on all sides for about 10 minutes.
      instant pot beef after browning
    • Once the meat is nice and brown, add all of the remaining ingredients to the pot and stir everything together. Lock the lid in place and close the steam vent. Set to Pressure Cook on HIGH for 45 minutes. Once the timer goes off, allow the pressure to release naturally before removing the lid. This step is important to help with the tenderness of the beef and will also make it easier to shred.
      mexican shredded beef ingredients in instant pot
    • After the pin drops, carefully take off the lid and remove the bay leaves. Use your metal tongs to shred the beef and stir the juices. Dinner is served!
      instant pot mexican shredded beef

    Notes

    • Always read the instruction manual that came with your Instant Pot or electric pressure cooker and follow all safety guidelines.

    Any nutrition calculations are only estimates using online calculators. Please verify using your own data.

    Cocktails That Go Well with Spicy Shredded Beef

    • Coconut Lime Margarita
    • Grapefruit Tequila Cocktail
    • Frozen Strawberry Coconut Margaritas
    • Cranberry Orange Margarita Recipe
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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Colette says

      January 18, 2021 at 6:31 am

      5 stars
      I just bought an instant pot because I’ve heard lots of good things about them, so I’m always on the lookout for an instant pot recipe. This shredded beef recipe is great because I love shredded Mexican beef. So delicious 😋

      Reply
      • Emily says

        January 18, 2021 at 4:48 pm

        Colette, you are going to love this beef made in the instant pot! It's such a great appliance to have.

        Reply
    2. Cindy Mom, the Lunch Lady says

      January 17, 2021 at 2:35 pm

      5 stars
      I've yet to get on the Insta Pot trend, partly due to the fact that my kitchen has limited storage space. Your shredded beef looks so good though!Perfect for taco night!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        January 18, 2021 at 1:55 am

        Cindy, I was the same way and when I finally gave in I couldn't believe what I was missing. And yes, taco night, burrito night, chimichanga night...there are so many good things you can make with this.

        Reply
    3. Alyssa Hixenbaugh says

      January 17, 2021 at 2:12 pm

      5 stars
      I love shredded beef! This recipe looks so flavorful and delicious!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        January 18, 2021 at 1:54 am

        I love shredded beef too! I hope you get a chance to try it.

        Reply
    4. Mihaela|https://theworldisanoyster.com/ says

      January 17, 2021 at 12:32 pm

      5 stars
      I haven't used my pressure cooker in ages; my mom uses to make beef in it and I always loved it. I have to remember the taste of it, thanks for your idea!:)

      Reply
      • Emily says

        January 18, 2021 at 1:53 am

        Yes, dust that thing off and make some beef!!

        Reply
    5. Sabine says

      January 16, 2021 at 9:10 pm

      5 stars
      This beef looks so delicious. The addition of so many spices, aromatics and the chipotle peppers, this recipe can only be a winner. And yes, me too, I love Mexican food 🙂

      Reply
      • Emily says

        January 16, 2021 at 9:34 pm

        Thanks, Sabine! If you love Mexican food this recipe is for you!!

        Reply
    6. Sue says

      January 16, 2021 at 7:49 pm

      5 stars
      This shredded beef looks so good and I love that it can be made in the Instant Pot!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        January 16, 2021 at 9:35 pm

        The Instant Pot makes this beef so easy!!!

        Reply
    7. Leah says

      January 16, 2021 at 7:19 pm

      You know I just love those instant pot recipes! I’ve never thought to add canned chipotle peppers before! Genius. I’ll for sure need to try this recipe out.

      Reply
      • Emily says

        January 16, 2021 at 9:36 pm

        I just started using canned chipotles in my recipes and they are such a game-changer. Just be careful, they can add quite a kick😆!

        Reply

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