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This Instant Pot BBQ Beef with just four simple ingredients is easy to make and full of flavor. It's perfectly sweet and tangy!
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Instant Pot Shredded Beef Barbecue -

This Instant Pot Shredded Beef Barbecue with just four simple ingredients is easy to make and full of flavor. Since this BBQ beef recipe is make in the electric pressure cooker, it doesn't need hours in the oven or crock pot.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 45 minutes
Total Time1 hour 50 minutes
Course: Entree
Cuisine: American
Keyword: instant pot BBQ beef, instant pot shredded beef barbecue
Servings: 8
Calories: 287kcal
Author: Barbara

Ingredients

  • 1 beef roast approximately 2 pounds, not frozen
  • 1 1/2 cups beef broth water can be used
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce
  • 1 cup crushed pineapple

Instructions

  • Add beef roast and beef broth to the electric pressure cooker insert.
  • Cover and seal. Cook on high pressure for 99 minutes. (Refer to the instruction manual of your pressure cooker for recommended cook time for a beef roast.) Release pressure with natural release method.
    This Instant Pot BBQ Beef with just four simple ingredients is easy to make and full of flavor. It's perfectly sweet and tangy!
  • Remove the beef, and shred with 2 forks.
    This Instant Pot BBQ Beef with just four simple ingredients is easy to make and full of flavor. It's perfectly sweet and tangy!
  • Drain off broth from cooker insert. (This can be saved and used in a different recipe).
  • Add shredded beef, barbeque sauce and crushed pineapple back to the cooker insert.
    This Instant Pot BBQ Beef with just four simple ingredients is easy to make and full of flavor. It's perfectly sweet and tangy!
  • Stir the mixture. Turn the pressure cooker to "saute" mode, and cook for a few minutes until hot and thick.
    This Instant Pot BBQ Beef with just four simple ingredients is easy to make and full of flavor. It's perfectly sweet and tangy!
  • Serve on bread, buns, over rice or on top of baked potatoes.
    This Instant Pot BBQ Beef with just four simple ingredients is easy to make and full of flavor. It's perfectly sweet and tangy!

Notes

  • I use an Instant Pot, but if you use a different brand pressure cooker, check the User's Manual for the recommended time for a beef roast.
  • Do not drain the liquid from the crushed pineapple.
  • Add more or less of the BBQ sauce and/or pineapple to your own taste.
Love BBQ? Try this Pulled Pork BBQ recipe.

Nutrition

Calories: 287kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 78mg | Sodium: 627mg | Potassium: 520mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 110IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 3mg