Birria in a Instant Pot

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Cut the meat into big chunks.
  2. 2Season it with salt.
  3. 3Remove the stem and the seeds from the chiles.
  4. 4Rinse the chiles.
  5. 5Place them in a saucepan and cover with water.
  6. 6Bring the chiles to a boil and drain.
  7. 7Crush all the spices in your blender.
  8. 8Add the chiles, garlic, 3 cups of broth and vinegar.
  9. 9Blend everything until you have a smooth sauce.
  10. 10Add one tablespoon of olive oil to the instant pot.
  11. 11Press the saute setting.
  12. 12Brown the meat for a couple minutes on each side.
  13. 13Cancel the instant pot and throw in your sauce.
  14. 14Add the bay leaf and close the instant pot.
  15. 15Press pressure cook and set for 55 minutes.
  16. 16Make sure that your valve is set on sealing.
  17. 17Release the steam from our instant pot.
  18. 18Remove the meat and shred it with two forks.
  19. 19Get our oil ready for the tortillas.
  20. 20Dip a tortilla into the oil and set it on your comal on medium heat.
  21. 21Flip it over once it begins to blister.
  22. 22Add quesillo, meat, onion and cilantro.
  23. 23Close your taco and is ready to serve.

Ingredients

  • 2.5 lbs chuck tender roast
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 7 guajillos or New Mexico chile pods
  • 2 pasilla
  • chile de arbol
  • 5 garlic cloves
  • 4 bay leaves
  • 0.5 inch cinnamon stick
  • 2 tbsp vinegar
  • 8 cloves
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp whole pepper
  • 0.5 tsp whole cumin
  • 0.5 tsp thyme
  • 0.25 tsp ground ginger
  • corn tortillas
  • Oaxaca or Monterey Jack cheese
  • fresh chopped onion and cilantro
  • drops fresh lime
  • 1 serving love

Equipment

Instant Potblender

Tips

  • Make sure to sear your meat.