Beef & Cheese Burritos (and tacos!)

Beef Tacos

I found this recipe for shredded beef tacos last year. It’s been a HIT in my house; even for my kid that doesn’t meat.

What I love about this is it’s easy to prepare, you don’t have to babysit the pot, and it’s a total build-your-own meal. I use my Instant Pot. It makes a lot so I use some of the leftovers to make burritos. I pop them in the freezer so he can pull them out when he wants. I do wrap them in parchment and foil so they don’t get freezer burn.

I like to serve these alongside some Mexican rice and I load up a tray with everyone’s favorite toppings. You can use the meat for anything; tacos, burritos, enchiladas, nachos etc. Its really a choose your own adventure situation.

The last time I made these I ended up using short ribs and wow, the flavor! It did take some time to get the short ribs off the bone but it was worth it. The meat was so tender and incredibly flavorful. I’ll do it again for sure.

We usually have tacos the first night I make this. Then, I use the leftovers to make beef & cheese burritos that I freeze individually. This way, people can grab them as they want them for lunches or after school snacks.

Shredded Beef

• 2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into small chunks (chuck roast or round roast works well)

• 1 tablespoon chili powder

• 2 teaspoons coarse sea Kosher salt

• 2 teaspoons dried minced onion

• 1 teaspoon ground cumin

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

• 1 teaspoon dried oregano

• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

• 2 tablespoons cooking oil

• 3/4 cup beef broth (or water)

• 1 lime, juiced

• 1/2 cup chopped cilantro

Method

• In a large bowl add beef, chili powder, Kosher salt, minced onion, ground cumin, garlic powder, oregano and black pepper. Toss to combine.

• Press the sauté button on the Instant Pot and add the cooking oil. When hot, add the seasoned meat and sear until browned on all sides.

• Add the broth, cover with lid, seal the pressure valve and cook for 50 minutes at high pressure.

• Use a natural release if you have time. If not, use a natural release for as long as you can before you release the pressure.

• Carefully open the lid and transfer the beef to a large plate using a slotted spoon.

• Shred beef with two forks and then return it to the Instant Pot. Add lime juice, chopped cilantro and stir.

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