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Instant Pot Shredded Beef Taco Salad with mango salsa, queso fresco, avocado and cilantro-lime dressing
Servings: 4 to 6 Taco Salads

Shredded Beef Taco Salad

4.50 from 2 votes
Tender shredded beef, mango salsa, avocado and cilantro lime dressing make these taco salads so dreamy!
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes

Ingredients

For the Beef:

For the Taco Salads:

  • 10 ounces spring greens
  • 2 avocados
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • ½ cup queso fresco
  • ½ red onion thinly sliced
  • 6 radishes thinly sliced
  • Fresh cilantro

Mango Salsa:

  • 1 large fresh mango chopped
  • 1 jalapeno seeded and chopped
  • 1/2 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 3 Tbsp lime juice

Cilantro Lime Dressing:

Instructions

  • Cut the roast into large chunks (I do about 8 chunks). Sprinkle the chunks liberally with sea salt and chili powder on all sides.
  • Plug in your Instant Pot and press “Saute.” Add the avocado oil and chopped onion. Saute, stirring occasionally, until the onion begins to turn brown, about 5 to 8 minutes. 
  • Scoot the onion off to one side of the pressure cooker and add the chunks of roast.
  • Sear on two or three sides for 3 to 4 minutes, until golden-brown.
  • Add the remaining ingredients for the beef to the Instant Pot and give it a good stir.
  • Secure the lid on the Instant Pot and press Manual/Pressure Cook and set the time for 1 hour and 20 minutes. Leave the steam vent sealed and be sure you’re on the default High setting.
  • After the Instant Pot has run its course, let it naturally release all the way and go into Keep Warm mode for at least 1 hour (I typically do 2).
  • Transfer the beef to a cutting board and use two forks to shred it. Put the meat back into the Instant Pot to soak up the juices while you prepare the salads.
  • Stir together the ingredients for the mango salsa in a bowl until combined.
  • Add the ingredients for the Cilantro Lime dressing to a small blender and blend until combined.
  • Divide the salad ingredients among 4 large bowls or prepare the salad in one big serving bowl. Serve with your desired amount of mango salsa, shredded beef and Cilantro Lime Dressing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1of 6, Calories: 962kcal, Carbohydrates: 11g, Protein: 74g, Fat: 64g, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 6g
Course: Beef Main Dishes, Main Dishes
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: beef taco salad, mexican, Mexican food, shredded beef, taco salad
Author: Julia