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Instant Pot Shredded Flank Steak

Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 American High-Protein 💪Low-CarbComfort-FoodAnabolic Diet

Instant Pot Shredded Flank Steak turns lean flank into tender strands bathed in a rich mushroom-onion gravy with hints of thyme, garlic, and red wine. It’s savory, meaty, and perfect piled onto rolls for sandwiches or served like a stew over mashed potatoes, rice, or polenta for a cozy dinner.

  • Prep20 mins
  • Cook1 hr
  • Serves4
  • DifficultyEasy
Instant Pot Shredded Flank Steak
  1. 1

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

  2. 2

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

  3. 3

    Add the broth, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper; bring to a simmer. Add the steak and turn it to coat with the broth mixture. Select the Meat setting, close and lock the lid, and set the timer for 20 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for the pressure to build.

  4. 4

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

  5. 5

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

  6. 6

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