Instant Pot Pulled Beef

Equipment:

Small bowl
6 qt Instant Pot
Wooden Spoon
Whisk
2 Dinner Plates
2 Forks

Ingredients:

2 TBSP Olive Oil or Coconut Oil
2.5 Pound Eye Round Roast (or similar cut)
1/2 TBSP Sea Salt
1/4 TBSP Black Pepper
1/4 TBSP Garlic Powder
1/4 TBSP Onion Powder
1 TBSP Oregano
1 Cup Beef Stock (ensure gluten & sugar free unless you have no dietary restrictions)
1 Medium to Large White or Yellow Onion, julienned
2 TBSP Sugar-free Sherry, Red Wine Vinegar or Red Wine
3 Garlic Cloves, minced
1/2 TBSP Arrowroot
1/2 TBSP Cold Water

Process:

1) In small bowl mix together all dry ingredients except oregano

2) Evenly coat all sides of the beef (you may not use all of the rub)

3) Using the Sauté function of the Instant Pot, heat the oil

4) Once oil is hot, brown all sides of the beef for 3-4 minutes

5) After all sides are browned remove beef & set on a plate

6) Add onions, garlic & oregano to pot & sauté, stirring often, for about 1 minute

7) Add vinegar or wine & scrape any browned bits off bottom of instant pot bowl with the wooden spoon

8) Add beef & beef stock into pot, put on lid to sealing.

9) Cook on High Pressure 45 minutes then quick release

10) Turn roast over & again cook on high pressure 45 minutes then quick release & carefully remove beef from pot, put on clean plate & shred with two forks

11) In a small bowl mix together arrowroot & water & slowly whisk into the stock in the Instant Pot to create a thin gravy (for a thick gravy add arrowroot & water in equal parts in small increments until desired consistency is reached)

12) Add shredded beef back into pot & serve!

Add-ons:

*Add 1 tsp Cayenne Pepper or Red Pepper Flakes to dry rub for an added kick!

Serves 8+