Instant Pot Mexican Pulled Beef

Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you in turmoil within me? Hope in God; for I shall again praise him, my salvation and my God.  - Psalm 42:11

1 lb. chunks of beef cut from a chuck roast, I buy a two pack from Costco and cut up and freeze

2 T Ghee, clarified butter

1/2 t Ancho chili powder

1/2 t Cumin 

1/2 t paprika 

Few turns cracked black pepper

1 Leek, chopped

1/4 c Cilantro, chopped

1 bell pepper, chopped

1 Celery stalk

1/4 c Whiskey

2 T Tomato paste 

1 T liquid smoke, mesquite flavor

1 Roasted jalapeño, seeded and chopped 

1 heaping teaspoon of chicken base seasoning

1/4 c mango, chopped

1/4 c water

Add ghee to instant pot.

Heat the instant pot on the sauté setting.

Put the beef in a bowl.

On a plate squirt the tomato paste, add all the seasonings, mix and then add to the meat and toss, making sure the meat is covered.

Set aside.

When the pot is heated, sauté meat, then add veggies, cilantro, mango, whiskey, liquid smoke and water. 

Sauté for 5 minutes.

Cut off pot and change setting to meat/stew, pressure to on setting and set time to 45 minutes. 

The aroma of this cooking was incredible and the taste was so good.

I served mine with tostada chips and fresh mango salsa but it would be good served on crusty bread!