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Salsa Verde Shredded Beef
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5 from 36 votes

Salsa Verde Shredded Beef Bowls

Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Crockpot Cook Time:6 hours
Course: Main Course
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds flap, skirt, or flank steak
  • kosher salt, to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 3 tablespoons avocado oil, divided
  • 1 cup salsa verde, plus more for serving
  • 2 cups riced cauliflower
  • 1 avocado, sliced, for serving
  • 1/4 white onion, diced small, for serving
  • chopped fresh cilantro, optional, for serving
  • lime wedges, optional for serving

Instructions

Instant Pot Instructions:

  • Cut the steak into 4 large, equal pieces, then season generously with salt and pepper.
  • Press the 'saute' button on the Instant Pot and add 2 tablespoons of avocado oil. When the oil is hot, add the steak, working in batches as needed, and cook until a deep brown crust forms on both sides, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
  • Once all of the steak is browned, click the 'cancel' button to turn off the saute function. Pour in 1 cup of the salsa verde and close the lid on the Instant Pot. Turn the valve at the top so that it is sealed. Press the 'manual' button, then set the time to 45 minutes.
  • When the cook time is complete, manually release the pressure by carefully turning the valve to vent. Allow all of the steam to release before carefully opening the Instant Pot. Use two forks to shred the beef.

Slow Cooker Instructions:

  • Cut the steak into 4 large, equal pieces, then season generously with salt and pepper.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with 2 tablespoons avocado oil. When the oil is hot, add the steak, working in batches as needed, and cook until a deep brown crust forms on both sides, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer the browned beef to a slow cooker and pour the salsa verde over the meat. Cook on high for 4 hours, or on low for 6 to 8 hours. When cook time is complete, use two forks to shred the beef.

Prepare the Cauliflower Rice:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with the remaining 1 tablespoon avocado oil. Add the cauliflower rice and cook, stirring, until just tender, about 5 minutes. You don't want to overcook as it will turn mushy.

Plate the Bowls:

  • Divide the cauliflower rice, shredded beef, sliced avocado, and diced onion between four bowls. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with lime wedges, if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 453kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 50g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 136mg | Sodium: 554mg | Potassium: 1138mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 353IU | Vitamin C: 41mg | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 4mg