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Instant Pot Shredded Brisket with Onions and Peppers

Instant Pot Shredded Brisket with Onions and Peppers


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Instant Pot Shredded Brisket with Onions and Peppers

© Chef Laura Bonicelli

Smoky chipotle and honey create a beautiful caramelized crust on this fork-tender brisket that practically falls apart at first touch. The Instant Pot transforms what's traditionally an all-day affair into a weeknight possibility, while sweet onions and peppers add vibrant color and dep...

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Prep Time

20 min

Cook Time

8 hr

Total Time

8 hr 20 min

Servings

4 servings

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoonsminced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
  • 1 tablespoonadobo sauce
  • 2 tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoonhoney
  • 2 teaspoonsground cumin
  • 2 teaspoonskosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper
  • 1 1/2 poundsbrisket -- trimmed
  • 2 medium yellow onions (peeled and sliced)
  • 2 red bell peppers (stemmed, seeded, and sliced)
  • 1/3 cupbeef stock

Instructions

  1. 1

    Combine the chiles, sauce, oil, honey, cumin, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Rub the mixture all over and into the brisket on all sides.

  2. 2

    Put your Instant Pot on "Saute" and add the oil. When the oil is hot, add the onions and peppers. Sauté for until onions are translucent. Turn the cooker off.

  3. 3

    Pour the beef stock in and nestle the brisket into the vegetables. Cover the pot and cook on low for until the brisket shreds easily.

  4. 4

    Remove the meat and shed.

  5. 5

    If serving together, return the shredded meat to the Instant Pot and toss with the vegetables. Serve on a platter. Alternatively, serve the onions and peppers on the side of the shredded beef.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving (serves 4 servings)

Calories115
Total Fat8g
Sodium1979mg
Total Carbohydrates9g
Dietary Fiber1g
Sugars7g
Protein1g

* Nutritional information is estimated and may vary based on specific ingredients and preparation methods.

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