Instant Pot Shredded Beef Tacos Recipe

Last Updated on November 11, 2026 by Mr. B

If you’re looking for something to make for dinner tonight, this Instant Pot Shredded Beef Tacos Recipe fits the bill. By letting the pressure cooker do all the work, you get incredibly tender, melt-in-your-mouth meat in a fraction of the time it takes to slow roast. Whether you’re feeding a family on a weeknight or prepping a fun taco bar for the weekend, this recipe delivers huge flavor with very little effort.

The Instant Pot makes this shredded beef incredibly tender and packed with flavor in a fraction of the time!

I use the Instant Pot Ultra pressure cooker for this recipe and after just a short amount of time, the chuck roast is tender, pull apart and ready to serve.

Letting everyone customize their own toppings is half the fun.

Just put the shredded beef in taco shells or even a tortilla with your favorite toppings and you’re ready to go! You’ll never have to wonder about what to make for Taco Tuesday again!

Looking for more Instant Pot recipes? Try these:

Instant Pot Pot Roast and Potatoes Recipe

Instant Pot Bourbon Pork Tenderloin With Sweet Potatoes

You might also like this: Pico De Gallo Salsa Recipe

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Instant Pot Shredded Beef Tacos Recipe

Make this Instant Pot Shredded Beef Tacos Recipe tonight! It is a quick, stress-free dinner that delivers tender, flavorful meat with minimal effort.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 55 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 5 minutes mins

Servings: 8 -10

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American, Mexican

Ingredients Equipment Method Video

Ingredients

  

Marinade:

• 2 TBSP Olive Oil
• 2 TBSP Minced Garlic
• 1 Cup Beef Stock
• 1 TSP Oregano
• 1 TSP Cumin
• 1 TSP Paprika
• 1 TBSP Sea Salt
• 1 TBSP Black Pepper

3 LBS Chuck Roast

• 1 TBSP Olive Oil
• 1 Onion Chopped
• 1 Jar Salsa
• 1 TSP Sea Salt
• 1 TSP Black Pepper
• Taco Seasoning

Toppings (optional):

• Tomatoes
• Pico de Gallo
• Avocado
• Shredded Cheese
• Cilantro
• Lettuce Shredded
• Sour Cream

Equipment

• Instant Pot

Method

 

1. Combine marinade ingredients in ziplock bag.
2. Dice roast into small chunks and trim excess fat
3. Add beef to marinade bag and refrigerate for 1 - 24 hours
4. Set Instant Pot to Sauté 15 Minutes
5. Add oil
6. Add onions and cook 2 - 3 minutes
7. Add beef and garlic and brown, 10 Minutes
8. Shred beef
9. Add remaining ingredients and turn Instant Pot to Pressure Cook setting
10. Cook on High for 40 minutes
11. Do a quick release when timer is up

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