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Best and Easy Pulled Beef Skillet Recipe

This Pulled Beef Skillet is an easy, one-pan meal that combines tender, juicy pulled beef with a flavorful combination of seasonings and veggies. It's perfect for busy nights when you want a hearty meal without all the fuss. The beef is cooked to perfection, shredded into delicious chunks, and served in a skillet with a variety of tasty ingredients. It's ideal for serving over rice, mashed potatoes, or even in a tortilla for tacos.
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Equipment

  • Large skillet or frying pan
  • Fork or tongs (for shredding beef)
  • Spoon or spatula (for stirring)
  • Knife and chopping board (for prepping vegetables)

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 pounds beef chuck roast or other tender cut of beef
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 bell pepper chopped
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1/4 cup tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish
  • Optional: Rice mashed potatoes, or tortillas (for serving)

Instructions
 

  • Brown the Beef:
  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the beef chuck roast with salt, pepper, paprika, cumin, and chili powder. Once the oil is hot, sear the beef on all sides for about 4-5 minutes, until it's nicely browned.
  • Cook the Vegetables:
  • Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and bell pepper. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables soften. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
  • Simmer the Beef:
  • Return the beef to the skillet. Add the beef broth, tomato paste, and soy sauce. Stir to combine the ingredients and ensure the beef is coated in the sauce. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then cover the skillet. Reduce the heat to low and cook for 2-3 hours, or until the beef is tender and easily shreddable with a fork.
  • Shred the Beef:
  • Once the beef is tender, remove it from the skillet and use two forks to shred it into bite-sized pieces. Return the shredded beef to the skillet and stir it into the sauce, ensuring the beef absorbs all the flavors. Cook for an additional 10-15 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken.
  • Serve:
  • Taste the pulled beef and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper, if needed. Garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley before serving. Enjoy the pulled beef over rice, mashed potatoes, or in tortillas as tacos!