Tender Instant Pot Carnitas: Easy Recipe for Flavorful Beef Delights
Learn how to make tender and flavorful carnitas using your Instant Pot with this easy recipe.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 80 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds beef chuck roast
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
Instructions
- Set the Instant Pot to sauté and heat olive oil.
- Season the beef with salt, pepper, cumin, and smoked paprika.
- Brown the beef on all sides.
- Add garlic, beef broth, and lime juice to the pot.
- Close the lid and cook on high pressure for 60 minutes.
- Allow for natural release for 15 minutes, then quick release the remaining pressure.
- Shred the beef and serve.
Notes
- For extra crispy edges, broil the shredded meat in the oven for 5-7 minutes after cooking.
- Adjust spices according to taste preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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