Venezuelan Shredded Beef
Venezuelan Shredded Beef from Venezuela.
Cook and rest are read from the method. Prep is estimated when the listing left it out. Optional overnight waits and leftover storage are not counted.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 30 min
- Rest
- None
- Total
- 40 min
- Difficulty
- A bit of work
- Spice
- No chilli
- Cost
- Weeknight budget$8–16 USD · indicative, not a store price

About
Venezuelan Shredded Beef is listed as beef from Venezuela. The steps below follow the imported method, not an editorial rewrite. Times shown were read from those steps.
What you'll need
13 ingredients. Tap each one once it's out on the bench.
Ingredients
- Beef907 g
- Garlic2 clove
- Beef stock946 ml
- Worcestershire sauce9.9 ml
- Tomato purée15 ml
- Cumin4.9 ml
- Tomato ketchup59 ml
- Saltto taste
- Black pepperto taste
- Olive oil15 ml
Scaling multiplies the written quantities. Baking still prefers a scale.
Steps
Step 1
Season beef with salt, pepper and minced garlic Chop 1 onion in 4 big wedges Place in the beef pressure cooker with the 4 wedges of onion and the stock Pressure cook for 20 minutes Release the pressure and open the lid Remove the beef and SAVE 2 cups of stock in another container With 2 forks, shred the beef. Beef should be tender enough to so easily.
20 min
Step 2
If not, cook for another 10 minutes Press the saute button of the Instant pot. Add the olive oil When the machine beeps, add the sliced onion, pepper and tomatoes.
10 min
Step 3
Cook until tender Add the shredded beef back in the pot and mix Pour in 1 1/2 cups of the saved stock, the Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, ketchup and cumin. Mix If sauce seems to dry, add a tad more of stock Season with salt and pepper Serve!
Nutrition
Per serving · estimate
- Calories
- 691 kcal
- Protein
- 63.3 g
- Carbs
- 16.6 g
- Fat
- 38.9 g
- Saturated fat
- 14.4 g
- Fibre
- 2.3 g
- Sugar
- 9.3 g
- Sodium
- 1467 mg
Calculated from canonical ingredient data (USDA FoodData Central averages and equivalent published tables). Estimates only.
Allergens
Informational only. Not a medical guarantee. Cross-contamination happens in real kitchens.
- Fish
- Gluten-free
- Dairy-free
- Nut-free
Adapt this recipe
The original recipe stays as it is. Personal versions are labelled. Serving changes are simple maths.
Adaptations · 0 / 15 used. Resets 11 November.
Substitutions
beef → tofu
Marinated tofu or mushrooms can take the savoury role. Label the plate as a vegetarian adaptation.
garlic (garlic powder or a pinch of onion) → garlic powder or a pinch of onion
1 clove ≈ ¼ tsp garlic powder. The fresh bite will be missing.
onion → shallot
Shallots are sweeter. Use the same volume, or a little extra onion if that is what you have.
tomato (passata or canned chopped tomatoes) → passata or canned chopped tomatoes
Canned tomatoes are often better than pale fresh ones out of season.
Tips
- Times on this listing were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.
History & culture
Inspired by the original
Provenance: Imported. Not developed or tested in our kitchen, so quantities and timings can be approximate. Times on this listing were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.
Questions about this recipe
Answers taken from this dish's times, amounts, swaps and tips.
How long does Venezuelan Shredded Beef take?
40 min all in — 10 min prep, 30 min cook. Cook and rest follow the method. Leftover storage and optional extra waits are not included.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
A bit of work.
How spicy is it?
No chilli.
What allergens should I watch?
This recipe is labelled for Fish. Labels are informational — check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Nut-free.
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What does it cost to cook?
Weeknight budget — about $8–16 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Frying pan, Mixing bowl.
How much salt do I put in?
The recipe lists Salt at to taste.
What can I use instead?
beef → tofu. Marinated tofu or mushrooms can take the savoury role. Label the plate as a vegetarian adaptation. garlic (garlic powder or a pinch of onion) → garlic powder or a pinch of onion. 1 clove ≈ ¼ tsp garlic powder. The fresh bite will be missing. onion → shallot. Shallots are sweeter. Use the same volume, or a little extra onion if that is what you have. tomato (passata or canned chopped tomatoes) → passata or canned chopped tomatoes. Canned tomatoes are often better than pale fresh ones out of season.
Any tips from this recipe?
Times on this listing were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.


