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Instant Pot Cola Pulled Beef

This Instant Pot Cola Pulled Beef is made with 7 ingredients and almost no prep for a tender, flavorful meal that’s perfect for sandwiches, meal prep, and more.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Pressure Release 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings 12 servings
Calories 230kcal
Author Kate at Eating in an Instant

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 small yellow onions halved and thinly sliced into half-moons
  • 2 cloves garlic cloves peeled
  • 1 cup plain cola I don't recommend using diet cola
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 3 pound boneless beef chuck roast cut into large chunks
  • 2 tablespoons bbq seasoning blend
  • Barbecue sauce

Instructions

  • Place the onions and garlic into the bottom of the Instant Pot inner pot.
    2 small yellow onions, 2 cloves garlic cloves
  • Add the cola, Worcestershire sauce, and vinegar.
    1 cup plain cola, 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • Place the chuck roast into the pot.
    3 pound boneless beef chuck roast
  • Sprinkle the seasoning blend over the chuck roast pieces.
    2 tablespoons bbq seasoning blend
  • Close and lock the lid. Press manual high pressure and adjust the cooking time to 60 minutes. It should take about 10-15 minutes to come to pressure. Be sure that the pressure release valve is set to sealing.
  • Once the cooking time has finished, let the pressure release naturally for 20 minutes. Then turn the pressure release valve to venting to release any remaining pressure.
  • Unlock and open the lid.
  • Shred the beef in the sauce in the pot.
  • Serve the beef topped with barbecue sauce.

Notes

  • Onions: I like to use white onions or sweet yellow onions in this recipe.
  • Cola: You can use your favorite type of cola, like Coke, Pepsi, or Dr Pepper, in this recipe.
  • Barbecue seasoning: Feel free to use your favorite seasoning blend. I use a brown sugar hickory seasoning for a little bit of smoky flavor.
  • Chuck roast: It's important to use chuck roast and not a lean cut of beef in this recipe as leaner beef can dry out.
  • Nutrition values are estimates. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 230kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 78mg | Sodium: 131mg | Potassium: 447mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 82IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 3mg