Instant Pot Pulled Beef Tacos with Citrus Salsa
These Instant Pot pulled beef tacos are packed with deep, slow-cooked flavor using tender beef chuck or brisket, warm spices, and a rich tomato-based braising sauce. Finished with a fresh citrus salsa and served in warm tortillas, this pressure cooker taco recipe delivers restaurant-quality results with minimal effort. Perfect for weeknight dinners, family gatherings, or meal prep, these tacos are juicy, well-balanced, and incredibly satisfying.
Ingredients
Pulled Beef
- 1.5 kg beef chuck or brisket cut into large pieces
- 1 tsp flake salt
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 3 tbsp olive oil divided
- 1 large brown onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic sliced
- 400 g crushed tomatoes
- 250 ml beef or chicken stock
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 large orange zested and juiced
Citrus Salsa
- 2 medium oranges diced
- 0.5 medium red onion finely diced
- 0.5 cup fresh coriander chopped
- 1 large green chili sliced
To Serve
- 10 pieces tortillas warmed
- 1 large avocado sliced
- 2 medium limes cut into wedges
Instructions
Preparation
- Combine all ground spices in a small bowl.
- Season beef with salt and half the spice mix, then marinate for 30 minutes.
Pressure Cooking
- Brown beef in batches using sauté mode, then remove.
- Cook onion and garlic, add remaining spices and liquids, return beef, and pressure cook for 50 minutes.
Finishing and Assembly
- Prepare citrus salsa while beef cooks.
- Shred beef, reduce sauce, and combine before assembling tacos.
Notes
- Marinating improves flavor but can be skipped if short on time.
- Store leftover pulled beef with sauce to keep it moist.