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Instant Pot Mexican Shredded Beef with Green Chiles

Tender shredded beef made with just four ingredients. The Instant Pot does all the work, leaving you with juicy, flavorful beef for tacos, bowls, or burritos.
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Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
CourseDinner
CuisineAmerican, Mexican
Servings4 (~3 lbs of beef makes 12 tacos)

Equipment

  • 1 Instant Pot or Pressure Cooker

Ingredients
  

  • 3 lbs flank steak or chuck roast
  • 1 4 oz can diced green chiles
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 3 tbsp Mexican spice blend (homemade - see below)

Homemade Mexican Spice Blend

  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp dried onion flakes
  • 1/2 tsp dried cayenne (optional for heat)
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Add beef, spice blend (store-bought or homemade), green chiles, and beef broth to the Instant Pot. Stir gently to coat.
  • Lock lid, set valve to Sealing, and cook on Manual High Pressure for 60 minutes.
  • Let pressure release naturally for 10–15 minutes, then quick release any remaining pressure.
  • Remove beef and shred with two forks. Return to pot and mix with cooking liquid.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

Notes

  • You can double or triple the spice blend recipe and keep it in a jar for future meals.
  • Shredded beef freezes well in portions with some cooking liquid for future meals.
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