Venezuela cuisine

Venezuelan Shredded Beef

Savor tender Venezuelan shredded beef packed with flavor and spice, perfect for a comforting lunch.

Gluten-free Occasionally — watch your portion size
35minutes
723kcal/serv.
3.9g carbs
6servings
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This Venezuelan shredded beef is slow-cooked to perfection, yielding incredibly tender meat that's bursting with aromatic spices. The texture is succulent and falls apart easily, making it ideal for serving on soft buns or over steamed rice, garnished with fresh cilantro and sliced avocado.

Method

  1. 1

    Season beef with salt, pepper and minced garlic

  2. 2

    Chop 1 onion in 4 big wedges

  3. 3

    Place in the beef pressure cooker with the 4 wedges of onion and the stock

  4. 4

    Pressure cook for 20 minutes

  5. 5

    Release the pressure and open the lid

  6. 6

    Remove the beef and SAVE 2 cups of stock in another container

  7. 7

    With 2 forks, shred the beef. Beef should be tender enough to so easily. If not, cook for another 10 minutes

  8. 8

    Press the saute button of the Instant pot. Add the olive oil

  9. 9

    When the machine beeps, add the sliced onion, pepper and tomatoes. Cook until tender

  10. 10

    Add the shredded beef back in the pot and mix

  11. 11

    Pour in 1 1/2 cups of the saved stock, the Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, ketchup and cumin. Mix

  12. 12

    If sauce seems to dry, add a tad more of stock

  13. 13

    Season with salt and pepper

  14. 14

    Serve!

FAQ

Is «Venezuelan Shredded Beef» gluten-free?

Yes. «Venezuelan Shredded Beef» is a gluten-free recipe, safe for celiac disease when you use certified gluten-free products.

How many calories and carbs are in a serving of «Venezuelan Shredded Beef»?

One serving has 723 kcal, 3.9 g carbs, 60.7 g protein and 47.6 g fat. The recipe makes 6 servings.

Is «Venezuelan Shredded Beef» suitable for gestational diabetes (GDM)?

Occasionally — watch your portion size. Carb load: низкая. This is not medical advice — with GDM, check with your doctor and glucose meter.

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