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{VIDEO} Slow Cooker/Instant Pot Carne Asada (Low-Carb, Paleo, Whole30)

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November 4, 2019 By Shannon Epstein 20 Comments

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A homemade sauce cooks with beef producing tender, falling apart meat. Make this versatile carne asada in your slow cooker or Instant Pot.

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Updated 2019 with Instant Pot instructions

What Is Carne Asada

It’s not secret that I love Mexican food. In particular, Carne asada is a favorite. While carne asada usually grilled, of course my version is for the slow cooker or electric pressure cooker (Instant Pot).

A healthy, homemade sauce cooks with carne asada producing tender, falling apart meat. This paleo and whole30 versatile carne asada can be used in so many different ways.

before (slow cooker)

before (electric pressure cooker)

What Cut Of Meat To Use

I used flank steak. Sirloin steak, tenderloin steak, skirt steak,  or rib steak are also great choices. The great thing about using a low & slow method for cooking is that pretty much any cut of meat can be cooked until falling-apart-tender. Heck I have even made this recipe using a chuck roast.

The Sauce

In my opinion, the really makes this recipe. The sauce is paleo, whole30, and low-carb. Yes, it’s still low carb even though it includes both orange juice and lime juice. If you’re using the slow cooker, you do not need to add the 1/2 cup of beef broth. You might be tempted to add it because it won’t look like there’s enough sauce when it starts to cook. Trust me, there is. There’s no need to add any additional liquid to this recipe outside of the ingredients listed. For the electric pressure cooker (Instant Pot) you need the 1/2 cup of broth in order for the appliance to pressurize.

after (electric pressure cooker)

You’ll know the meat is done cooking when it shreds very easily with a fork. For me that meant After 8 hours on low using the slow cooker and 30 minutes in the pressure cooker. I know rule of thumb is 20 minutes per pound for the Instant Pot but my meat took a little longer for it get the point of falling apart tender.

A healthy, homemade sauce cooks with carne asada producing tender, falling apart meat. This paleo and whole30 versatile carne asada can be used in so many different ways.

after (slow cooker)

How To Serve This Meat

Shred the meat and use it as stuffing for sweet potatoes, in a salad, lettuce wrap, or of course in a tortilla, in enchiladas…the sky is the limit!

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{VIDEO} Slow Cooker/Instant Pot Carne Asada (Low-Carb, Paleo, Whole30)


  • Author: Fit SlowCooker Queen
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 4 hours
  • Total Time: 4 hours 10 mins
  • Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
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Ingredients

  • 1 lb beef
  • 1 small onion, sliced
  • 1 bell pepper, sliced
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium beef broth (for pressure cooker)
  • 1 tbsp oil (for pressure cooker)
  • Handful fresh cilantro for garnish

Sauce:

  • 3 limes, juiced (approx 6 tablespoons)
  • 1 orange, juiced (approx 1/3 cup)
  •  1 tbsp oil
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp oregano
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp pepper

Instructions

  1. Add beef,  onion & bell to the slow cooker.
  2. In a small bow, mix together sauce ingredients. Pour pour on top of food in slow cooker making sure all ingredients are covered. Stir to mix well.
  3. Cook HIGH 3-4 or LOW 6-8 hours.
  4. Garnish with fresh cilantro.

Instant Pot

  1. Turn on the IP and select Sauté. Once hot add oil to the pot.
  2. Add the beef and sear a few minutes each side until browned. Remove from the pressure cooker.
  3. Add onions, bell pepper and cook 3-5 minutes or until soft. Add garlic and cook an additional minute.
  4. Pour in beef broth, lemon juice, and lime juice. Deglaze the bottom of the pressure cooker by scraping all the bits off with a wooden spoon. Add oil, chili powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.  Stir to mix well.
  5. Add beef back to the pot. Close lid and seal valve. Set high pressure and cook for 20  minutes per pound of beef. Natural release pressure.
  6. Remove meat from pressure cooker. Shred, and place back in until ready to serve.

Notes

Electric pressure cooker: cook 20 minutes per pound of beef

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I used a 6-quart slow cooker or Instant Pot for this recipe.

shredded carne asada in a bowl from slow cookerinstant pot carne asada (low-carb, paleo, whole30)

 

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Comments

  1. Jenny says

    January 3, 2020 at 6:54 am

    What cut of meat do you purchase please?

    Reply
    • Fit SlowCooker Queen says

      January 3, 2020 at 8:41 am

      I used flank steak but you can also use sirloin, skirt, etc. I updated the recipe to include a section about the meat.

      Reply
  2. Suehaz Ramirez says

    January 2, 2020 at 1:23 pm

    Hi

    can i do a dry rub with the ingredients and leave it over night, then cook it in the slow cooker with the juices? hoping this will infuse the flavor more?

    Reply
    • Fit SlowCooker Queen says

      January 2, 2020 at 3:54 pm

      Absolutely that sounds like a fantastic idea!

      Reply
  3. Stephanie says

    April 13, 2019 at 3:59 pm

    Do you think you could freeze this meal and reheat?

    Reply
    • Fit SlowCooker Queen says

      May 2, 2019 at 5:27 pm

      Absolutely!

      Reply
  4. H.D. Carter says

    July 10, 2018 at 5:25 pm

    Did you marinade or season your meat and if so with what?

    Reply
    • Fit SlowCooker Queen says

      July 10, 2018 at 6:23 pm

      Nope just the ingredients listed. Enjoy!

      Reply
  5. debbie Nelson says

    August 27, 2017 at 10:11 am

    Can I use the pre sliced bottom round?

    Reply
    • Fit SlowCooker Queen says

      August 27, 2017 at 9:52 pm

      Yes absolutely

      Reply
  6. Alex Corless says

    April 25, 2017 at 1:52 pm

    Does the meat need to be cut up before being put into the slow cooker. Sorry, very new to cooking

    Reply
    • Fit SlowCooker Queen says

      April 27, 2017 at 11:10 am

      Nope, it can go straight in whole! The best thing about slow cooking is that the meat will be so tender when it’s done that it will literally shred with a fork. Enjoy!

      Reply
  7. Cody knepp says

    October 14, 2016 at 2:16 pm

    The meat in the slow cooker is not fully submerged is that okay?

    Reply
    • Fit SlowCooker Queen says

      October 17, 2016 at 12:13 pm

      Yup, that’s quite alright. It will still cook properly.

      Reply
  8. Lisa says

    September 6, 2016 at 7:11 am

    I made this yesterday it was excellent!! I did forgot the juice of an orange so I added 1 bottle of Leinenkugels Grapefruit Shandy and it came out excellent. I also browned the meat first in the broiler to speed up the cooking process. The meat was very tender I was pleasantly surprised.

    Reply
    • Fit SlowCooker Queen says

      September 7, 2016 at 2:57 pm

      I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe! I love your substitutions. I bet grapefruit shandy was fantastic! xShannon

      Reply
  9. Joanne says

    July 31, 2016 at 5:58 pm

    How about using chicken instead of steak?

    Reply
    • Fit SlowCooker Queen says

      August 1, 2016 at 6:52 pm

      Absolutely! You will need to lower the cooking time by a hour or so to ensure you don’t overcook the meat.

      Reply
  10. Amber Murphy says

    June 17, 2016 at 5:29 pm

    How full was your slow cooker with this recipe? I’m wondering if i can double it or if i need another slow cooker. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Fit SlowCooker Queen says

      June 18, 2016 at 12:56 am

      Not that full. If you have a 6-quart or larger you can double it no problem.

      Reply

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