Instant Pot Birria

Instant Pot Birria

Prep 25 min Cook 45 minSlow cooker & air fryerMediumServes 6

Rich chile-braised beef and dipping consomme in about an hour instead of all afternoon.

Ingredients

  • 3 lb chuck roast, cubed
  • 4 guajillo chiles, stemmed and seeded
  • 2 ancho chiles
  • 2 chiles de arbol
  • 1 onion, halved
  • 5 garlic cloves
  • 2 tomatoes
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 tbsp vinegar
  • 3 cups beef broth
  • Salt to taste
  • Corn tortillas, Oaxaca cheese, onion, cilantro

Instructions

  1. 1

    Toast the dried chiles in the pot on saute for 1 minute, then cover with hot broth and soak 10 minutes.

  2. 2

    Blend chiles with tomatoes, onion, garlic, spices, vinegar and 1 cup broth until smooth; strain.

  3. 3

    Season beef with salt and sear in the pot on saute.

  4. 4

    Add the chile sauce and remaining broth, seal, and pressure cook on high 45 minutes.

  5. 5

    Natural release 15 minutes, then shred the beef and skim the fat from the consomme.

  6. 6

    Dip tortillas in the fat, griddle with cheese and beef, and serve with consomme for dunking.

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