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Machaca Beef

Beef roast pressure-cooks with onion, green chilies, salsa, bouillon, mustard, and spices until tender enough to shred.

Typical price

$3.87for 4 servings

$0.97 per serving$3.87 for 4

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Machaca Beef

MexicanDairy-freeLow-carbBudgetFamilyDinnersInstant Pot

What it costs

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IngredientAmountCost
Ground beef$5.49/lb typical1.5 lb$8.23Typical price
Onions$1.29/lb typical0.5 lb$0.65Typical price
Canned chiles and chipotles in adobo$0.35/oz typical4 oz$1.40Typical price
Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical2 oz$0.14Typical price
Salsa$0.14/oz typical8.5 oz$1.19Typical price
Total for the servings shown$11.61

Pantry staples you likely have

Mustard, mayo, ketchupDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepper

Not included in the cost.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lb lean beef roast
  • 1 large onion
  • 1 can (4 oz) chopped green chilies
  • 2 low-sodium beef bouillon cubes
  • 1 1/2 tsp dry mustard
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 3/4 tsp seasoning salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup salsa

Steps

  1. Cut the beef roast into three pieces and place it in a pressure cooker.
  2. Add the onion, green chilies, salsa, bouillon cubes, mustard, garlic powder, seasoning salt, pepper, and 1 cup water.
  3. Cook on high pressure for 25 minutes.
  4. Let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes, then check that the beef reaches at least 145 F.
  5. Cook ground meat until it reaches 160 F inside.
  6. Shred the beef in the cooking liquid and simmer it uncovered for 5 minutes.

Swaps

  • Ground beef for Ground turkeyabout $0.50/lb less at typical prices
  • Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices

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