Birria de Res in an Instapot

Directions

  1. 1Remove seeds and stems from chiles and place them in a small pot with water.
  2. 2Place pot on stove over medium-high heat, add the chiles, a whole head of garlic, tomatoes, onion, and bay leaves.
  3. 3Boil for 15 minutes.
  4. 4Remove bay leaves and add the boiled chiles, garlic, tomatoes, onion, and some of the boiling liquid into a blender.
  5. 5Add bouillon, paprika, onion powder, comino, oregano, cloves, garlic powder, salt, and blend until smooth.
  6. 6Switch Instapot to sauté mode and add the oil.
  7. 7Cut the chuck roast into 2-inch by 2-inch sections.
  8. 8Sear the meat pieces in the Instapot until golden brown on all sides.
  9. 9Pour the blended sauce over the meat through a strainer.
  10. 10Add the beef broth, seal the lid, and cook on the pressure cook setting for 1 hour and 30 minutes.
  11. 11Allow the Instapot to self-release the pressure.
  12. 12Shred the meat and serve.

Ingredients

  • 10-12 whole chile guajillo
  • 2 whole chile ancho
  • 1 whole garlic
  • 3 whole roma tomato
  • 1/2 whole onion
  • 2 whole bay leaf
  • 2 tsp beef bouillon
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp ground comino
  • 1 tsp mexican oregano
  • 8-10 whole clove
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 whole chuck roast
  • 2 1/2 tbsp olive oil
  • 32 oz beef broth

Equipment

small potblenderInstapotstrainerwooden spoon

Tips

  • Keep the handle of the pot turned to the side to avoid bumping it and spilling hot liquid.
  • The meat can be served in quesadillas, tacos, or with baked potatoes.