Festive Shredded Beef with Peppers
A crowd-pleasing shredded beef dish bursting with color and flavor. Slow-cooked until melt-in-your-mouth tender, then tossed with sautéed peppers and a rich tomato sauce — this is party food at its finest.
🛒 Ingredients
8 servings
- 2.2 lbs (1 kg) chuck roast
- 3 beef bouillon cubes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cans (14 oz each) tomato sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
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Directions
- 1
Place the chuck roast in a pressure cooker with the bouillon cubes and enough water to cover. Cook under pressure for 1 hour.
- 2
Remove the meat and let it cool slightly. Reserve the cooking broth. Shred the beef into thin strips using two forks.
- 3
Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Sauté the onion and garlic until softened and lightly golden.
- 4
Add the diced peppers and cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender.
- 5
Add the shredded beef and tomato sauce. Stir to combine, then add a ladle of the reserved cooking broth.
- 6
Season with salt and pepper. Simmer uncovered for 15–20 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- 7
Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot over rice or with crusty bread.
💡 Chef's Tip
Make it ahead — this dish tastes even better the next day as the flavors meld together. Leftovers are perfect for sandwiches or wraps.
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