Description
These Instant Pot Birria Tacos are a delicious and comforting dish featuring tender, flavorful shredded beef wrapped in warm corn tortillas and topped with melted cheese, cilantro, and onion. Perfect for a satisfying meal any day of the week!
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 lbs Boneless Chuck Roast
- 2 lbs Beef Shank
- 2 tablespoon of Vegetable Oil
- 3 tablespoon Salt, separated
- 1 tablespoon Pepper
- 1 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cumin, separated
Birria Sauce:
- 3 Dried Ancho Chiles
- 4 Dried Guajillo Chiles
- 3 Dried Arbol Chiles
- 1 Chipotle Pepper
- 5 Black Peppercorns
- 2 Whole Cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon of Allspice
- 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme
- 1 1/2 teaspoon Dried Oregano
- 2 Bay Leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon Ground Ginger
- 1 Cinnamon Stick
- 8 Cloves Garlic
- 1 Large Onion
- 4 Large Red Tomatoes
- 1/4 cup vinegar (white or apple cider)
- 2 cups Water
Additional:
- 1 30 count package White Corn Taco Tortillas
- 2 cups shredded chihuahua or Oaxaca cheese
- minced cilantro and onion (optional)
Instructions
- Trim and Season Beef: Trim fat from meat, cut into chunks, season with salt, pepper, and cumin.
- Sear Beef: Sear meat in Instant Pot with vegetable oil.
- Add Ingredients: Add chiles, spices, vegetables, water, and vinegar to Instant Pot.
- Cook: Pressure cook for 45 minutes, then shred beef.
- Make Sauce: Blend removed ingredients with consommé.
- Combine Beef and Sauce: Add sauce to shredded beef in Instant Pot.
- Prepare Tacos: Warm tortillas, add cheese, beef, fold, and melt cheese.
- Serve: Top with onion, cilantro, and serve with consommé.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can toast the dried chiles in a dry skillet before adding them to the Instant Pot.
- Adjust the spiciness by adding more or fewer chiles according to your preference.
- Traditionally, birria tacos are served with a side of consommé for dipping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
