Instant Pot Shredded Flank Steak

This Instant Pot flank steak recipe proves that it's easy to make a tough cut of beef flank tender and flavorful. Serve it over crusty buns or mashed potatoes — either way, enjoy!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 264 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup water
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 ½ cups beef broth
• ¼ cup dry red wine
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• ¾ teaspoon salt, or to taste
• freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons avocado oil
• 1 (1 1/4 pound) flank steak, cut into 8 pieces
• 1 (8 ounce) package cremini mushrooms, roughly chopped
• 2 large cloves garlic, grated

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select Sauté function. Working in batches, sauté steak until browned but not cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.

Step 2

Heat avocado oil in the pot. Add mushrooms and onion; sauté until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and thyme; sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Pour in wine; cook and stir until almost evaporated, about 2 minutes.

Step 3

Add broth, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper; bring to a simmer. Add steak and turn to coat until coated with the broth mixture. Select the Meat option according to manufacturer's instructions. Close and lock the lid; set timer for 20 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

Step 4

Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, at least 20 minutes. Transfer the steak to a plate.

Step 5

Stir water and flour together in a small bowl to make a slurry. Select the Sauté option and slowly add the slurry to the broth mixture in the pot. Cook until liquid thickens, 3 to 5 minutes.

Step 6

Pull steak apart into shreds using 2 forks. Return shredded steak to the pot and mix with the liquid.