Quick and Easy Birria Tacos

35m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Cube up about 3 pounds of chuck roast into smaller pieces.
  2. 2Season the cubed chuck roast with salt.
  3. 3Add some oil to a frying pan and sear the seasoned chuck roast pieces until they are browned on all sides.
  4. 4Transfer the seared chuck roast to the Instant Pot.
  5. 5Add a birria bomb to the Instant Pot with the meat.
  6. 6Pour 32 fl oz of beef broth into the Instant Pot.
  7. 7Close the Instant Pot and cook for 35 minutes.
  8. 8Once cooked, remove the meat from the Instant Pot and place it on a baking tray.
  9. 9Put the meat in the oven to get a little char.
  10. 10Shred the cooked meat using a fork.
  11. 11Dip a tortilla into the consommé (the liquid from the Instant Pot) and place it in a frying pan with oil.
  12. 12Add cheese to the tortilla in the pan.
  13. 13Add shredded birria meat on top of the cheese.
  14. 14Sprinkle cilantro and onion over the meat.
  15. 15Fold the tortilla in half to form a taco and continue cooking until golden and crispy.
  16. 16Serve the birria tacos with a side of consommé for dipping and additional cilantro and onion.

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds Chuck roast
  • Salt
  • Oil
  • Birria bombs
  • 32 fl oz Beef broth
  • Tortillas
  • Cheese
  • Cilantro
  • Onion

Equipment

Cutting boardKnifeMixing bowlFrying panTongsInstant PotBaking trayForkSpatula

Tips

  • Sear and season the chuck roast before putting it into the Instant Pot for better flavor.
  • Use birria bombs for a quick and easy way to make birria without having to find all the different chiles and ingredients.
  • After cooking, place the meat in the oven to get a little char before assembling the tacos.