Name: Instant Pot Southwest Shredded Beef Sandwiches Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 75 min
Total time: 125 min
Ingredients: 3-4 pound chuck roast; ½ cup beef broth (or water); 1 Tablespoon ground cumin; 1 Tablespoon chili powder; 1 Tablespoon smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 onion (diced); 14 ounces canned stewed tomatoes (undrained); 7 ounces canned diced green chilies; 1 tablespoon diced jalapeno pepper ((make sure the seeds are removed)); ¼ cup roughly chopped cilantro; 8 hamburger buns; coleslaw (optional); 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese (optional)

Our Instant Pot southwest shredded beef sandwiches recipe is a great way to spice up the traditional Instant Pot chuck roast recipe. It is an easy Instant Pot recipe that everyone will love and make your taste buds soar!

Instant Pot Southwest Shredded Beef Sandwich on a plate with an Instant Pot in the background

Our favorite recipe for shredded beef sandwiches has quickly become this Instant Pot southwest shredded beef sandwiches recipe. I just absolutely LOVE the flavor that comes along with this recipe.

You can not beat getting a bunch of delicious protein, some carbs, and loads of flavor all in one dish. Plus if you add coleslaw on top you can even claim that you’re eating veggies. Haha.

I always opt for coleslaw on my beef sandwich because the creaminess adds a nice balance to those southwest flavors. So if you are looking for easy Instant Pot recipes then you need to add this one to the list! It truly is the best way to cook a beef roast when you use the Instant Pot.

For even more delicious recipes to make in your Instant Pot, I would suggest trying our Instant Pot Panera Copycat White Cheesy Shells Recipe, Instant Pot Ground Turkey and Pumpkin Chili Recipe, and a super flavorful dish, our Instant Pot Pork Chile Verde (Pressure Cooker) Recipe.

Ingredients needed to make Instant Pot Southwest Shredded Beef Sandwiches Recipe

Ingredients You Need to Make This Instant Pot Southwest Shredded Beef Sandwiches Recipe:

Chuck roast
Beef broth
Ground cumin
Chili powder
Smoked paprika
Salt
Ground black pepper
Diced onion
Canned stewed tomatoes (undrained)
Canned diced green chilis
Diced jalapeno pepper (be sure to remove the seeds or you might get more spice than you bargained for)
Freshly chopped cilantro
Hamburger buns
Coleslaw
Shredded Monterey Jack cheese

How To Make Our Instant Pot Southwest Shredded Beef Sandwiches Recipe:

Start making the most flavorful chuck roast by placing your roast in the bottom of the Instant Pot.

Then pour the broth in over the top of the chuck roast.

Chuck roast in Instant pot with seasonings and broth

Once the broth is in the pot, sprinkle the roast with cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, ground black pepper, salt, and pepper.

All the chopped veggies added to the Instant Pot on top of the roast

Now, add the diced onions, stewed tomatoes, diced chilies, and diced jalapeno pepper on top of the roast.

When that is all in the Instant Pot, place the lid on, making sure to set the valve to the SEALING position and then press the PRESSURE COOK or MANUAL button.

Now, set the timer based on the weight of your roast. You will set the timer for 25 minutes per pound of roast. So if you have a 3 pound roast you will set the time for 75 minutes.

After the timer is done based on the weight of the roast, allow the Instant Pot to do a natural release of the pressure inside.

NOTE: The longer you let the roast sit in the pot, the better the flavor will be. I would suggest letting it sit on the KEEP WARM setting for at least an hour if you can!

Once your roast is done and the pin drops down signaling that all the pressure has been released from the Instant Pot, carefully remove the roast from Instant Pot and place it on a large plate.

Then take two forks and carefully shred the roast until it is broken up well.

Shredded beef in instant pot with juices and chopped cilantro

When you are done shredding the meat, place it back into the Instant Pot with the juices, along with the freshly chopped cilantro, and mix it all together.

Close up of Instant Pot Southwest Shredded Beef Sandwich

Now simply serve the meat on the buns and top it with any and all cheese and coleslaw you want!

You could even add some extra jalapenos on top if you have some left!

To Make This Instant Pot Chuck Roast Recipe You Will Need:

Instant Pot (THIS is a great one to use!)
Cutting board
Knife
Large plate
Forks

Homemade Creamy Coleslaw

For this shredded beef sandwich recipe, I love to top it off with coleslaw. You can always buy some at the store if you want something simple and quick.

However, I absolutely love this homemade creamy coleslaw recipe by Taste of Home! It is so good, and super simple to put together. You can serve it on top of the sandwich, on the side, or both!

Why Should I Use a Natural Release When Cooking a Roast in the Instant Pot?

Honestly, it is all about the flavor. The Instant Pot is great and infusing the flavor into the chuck roast, but when you let it do its thing for how it was naturally intended, not only will you get great flavor, but you will also get a very tender, juicy roast.

I promise it is worth the little extra time it takes to let the roast release the pressure naturally!

What is the Best Roast to Use for this Recipe?

We love to use a good chuck roast for this recipe. You can always find a nice roasted marbled with all of the little fat creases that make this dish outstanding. Plus it makes the best juice for the shredded beef to marinate in.

Can You Freeze it for Later?

This roast beef sandwich recipe will definitely freeze well. When you let it cool down to room temperature you can either store it in a ziplock freezer bag or in a freeze-safe airtight container.

Plus it will last for up to 3 months in your freezer. So be sure not to use toss the leftovers!

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Serves: 8