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2-Ingredient Instant Pot Shredded Beef for Tacos

April 1, 2020 by Hannah Healy 8 Comments

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This 2-ingredient instant pot shredded beef tacos recipe is a great quick and simple meal. The tender beef and rich dynamic spices and flavors makes for a perfect taco!

Total Time: 35 minutes
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This 2-ingredient instant pot shredded beef tacos recipe is a great quick and simple meal. The tender beef and rich dynamic spices and flavors makes for a perfect taco!

three shredded beef tacos on a white plate on a wooden table with a red and white dish towel in the background

I think tacos are one of my favorite foods. I probably eat tacos at least once a week if not more. That’s why I love this recipe…it’s an easy way to make delicious taco filling that you can keep in the fridge for quick meals through the week! This recipe is also paleo and whole30!

What I love about this recipe:

  • My favorite thing about this recipe is that it’s just so dang easy, quick and simple! There’s virtually no prep. You just dump two ingredients in the instant pot and wait.
  • On top of it being easy, it’s also so delicious. Cooking the beef in the instant pot with the rich and flavorful salsa really allows it soak up a lot of moisture and dynamic spices and flavors.

three shredded beef tacos on a white plate with lime slices on the plate on a wooden table with a red and white dish towel next to it

2-Ingredient Instant Pot Shredded Beef Taco Recipe Tips:

  • I like to choose grass fed when I have beef. It’s healthier for you with high omega-3s & CLAs, it’s more humane and it’s better for the environment. You can read more about it here.
  • I like to use beef stew meat for this recipe because it creates really delicious tender pull apart meat for tacos. You can also use other cuts of less expensive beef like bottom round or rump roast, but they may be tougher and not as tender. If you get a less expensive slab of beef, try to cut it up into squares before cooking it.
  • The great thing about this recipe is that you can pick whichever salsa you want to change up the flavor. You can pick a spicy or milder salsa depending on your taste or even get a richer flavor with a roasted salsa.
  • Even though this recipe is listed as an instant pot recipe, any electric pressure cooker will do. You just have to seal it, and cook it on manual on high for 30 minutes.
  • This shredded beef will keep for about 3-5 days in the refrigerator and can be frozen in an airtight container or freezer bag for 2-6 months.

A hand holding one shredded beef taco with a plate of two tacos and a red an white dish towel on a wooden table in the background

How to Make 2-Ingredient Instant Pot Shredded Beef for Tacos:

A package of grass fed beef stew meat and a jar of salsa on a wooden table

Gather your ingredients– stew meat and a jar of salsa. Place the beef stew meat in the pressure cooker, then pour the entire jar of salsa over the meat. Use a spoon to mix evenly.

Uncooked beef stew meat and salsa mixture in the instant pot

Close the lid of the pressure cooker, then set the pressure valve to ‘sealed’. Put the pressure cooker on the pressure cooking or manual setting on high for 30 minutes.

Instant pot face with 30 minutes set

Once it’s done cooking, release the pressure valve to let the pressure out. When the pressure has been completely released (when air stop coming out of the valve), open the lid.

Cooked beef stew meat and salsa in the instant pot

Use two forks or a potato masher to break up the meat into shreds. To thicken the shredded beef mixture, turn on the sauté button with the lid open and sauté while stirring intermittently until it reaches your desired consistency (usually between 5-10 minutes).

Instant pot filled with shredded beef for tacos

Let cool and serve with your preferred tortillas and toppings.

White bowl filled with shredded beef on a wooden table next to a red and white dish towel and a cutting board with sliced limes on it

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three shredded beef tacos on a white plate on a wooden table with a red and white dish towel in the background
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2-Ingredient Instant Pot Shredded Beef for Tacos
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
35 mins
 

This 2-ingredient instant pot shredded beef tacos recipe is a great quick and simple meal. The tender beef and rich dynamic spices and flavors makes for a perfect taco!

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: shredded beef, tacos
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 192 kcal
Author: Hannah Healy
Ingredients
  • 1 lb. Beef Stew Meat
  • 16 oz. Salsa
Instructions
  1. Place the beef stew meat in the pressure cooker, then pour the entire jar of salsa over the meat. Use a spoon to mix evenly.

  2. Close the lid of the pressure cooker, then set the pressure valve to 'sealed'

  3. Put the pressure cooker on the pressure cooking or manual setting for 30 minutes.

  4. Once it's done cooking, release the pressure valve to let the pressure out.

  5. Once the pressure has been released, open the lid and use two forks or a potato masher to break up the meat into shreds.

  6. To thicken the shredded beef, turn on the saute button with the lid open and saute while stirring intermittently until it reaches your desired consistency (usually between 5-10 minutes). Let cool and serve.

Recipe Notes
  • I like to choose grass fed when I have beef. It's healthier for you with high omega-3s & CLAs, it's more humane and it's better for the environment. You can read more about it here. 
  • I like to use beef stew meat for this recipe because it creates really delicious tender pull apart meat for tacos. You can also use other cuts of less expensive beef like bottom round or rump roast, but they may be tougher and not as tender. If you get a less expensive slab of beef, try to cut it up into squares before cooking it. 
  • The great thing about this recipe is that you can pick whichever salsa you want to change up the flavor. You can pick a spicy or milder salsa depending on your taste or even get a richer flavor with a roasted salsa.
  • Even though this recipe is listed as an instant pot recipe, any electric pressure cooker will do. You just have to seal it, and cook it on manual on high for 20 minutes.
  • This shredded beef will keep for about 3-5 days in the refrigerator and can be frozen in an airtight container or freezer bag for 2-6 months.
Nutrition Facts
2-Ingredient Instant Pot Shredded Beef for Tacos
Amount Per Serving (0.25 of whole recipe)
Calories 192 Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Fat 6g9%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Cholesterol 70mg23%
Sodium 863mg38%
Potassium 710mg20%
Carbohydrates 8g3%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 27g54%
Vitamin A 544IU11%
Vitamin C 2mg2%
Calcium 56mg6%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Comments

  1. Anna says

    April 2, 2020 at 5:47 am

    5 stars
    Such a great an easy recipe! Anything with only 2 ingredients is a winner in my book! Your tacos look utterly delicious and just looking at the photos makes me super hungry now!

    Reply
    • Hannah Healy says

      April 3, 2020 at 10:52 am

      Thanks Anna! I love 2-ingredient recipes too!

      Reply
  2. Bry says

    April 2, 2020 at 1:45 am

    What a great idea! Super simple but looks amazing, and will be a godsend for those busy nights. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  3. Natanja || Home Baked Bliss says

    April 1, 2020 at 10:46 pm

    Quick and easy recipe. Very good … thank you for sharing! 😀

    Reply
  4. Sadia Malik says

    April 1, 2020 at 9:58 pm

    5 stars
    tacos are my favorite, this recipe is so easy and looks delicious.

    Reply
    • Hannah Healy says

      April 3, 2020 at 10:53 am

      Me too!

      Reply
  5. Sara Welch says

    April 1, 2020 at 9:49 pm

    5 stars
    Served this for dinner tonight and it has easily become a new family favorite dish! Looking forward to enjoying leftovers for dinner tomorrow, indeed!

    Reply
    • Hannah Healy says

      April 3, 2020 at 10:53 am

      Awesome Sara! So glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply

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