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Pressure Cooker Birria Tacos

1 hr 55 min
25 min prep
1 hr 30 min cook

Serves 6

37gCarbs
12gFat
40gProtein

Ingredients

  • 2 Large Dried guajillo chili pepper, stems removed
  • 2 Medium Dried chile de arbol, or more if you want it spicier, stems removed
  • 3 1/2 lb Bone-in beef shank
  • 2 tbsp Canola oil
  • 1 cup Canned, fire roasted, diced tomatoes
  • 2 cups Chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp Lime, juice
  • 10 Garlic cloves, (about 2 tablespoon2)
  • 1 cup White onion, finely choppped
  • 1 1/2 tsp Ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp Ground cinnamon, or 1 whole stick
  • 1/4 tbsp Ground cloves, or two whole cloves
  • 1 tsp Dried oregano
  • 1 Medium Bay leaf
  • 12 Corn tortillas

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  • Item, H-E-B Mi Tienda Dried Chile Guajillo Peppers. Quantity: 1 each. Price: $3.10.
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    $3.10

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  • Item, Bolner's Fiesta Chile de Arbol, Extra Fancy. Quantity: 1 each. Price: $2.25.
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    2 items needed

    $2.25

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  • Item, H-E-B Bone-In Center Cut Beef Shanks. Quantity: 4 eachs. Price: $27.56.
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    3 1/2 lb needed

    $27.56

    $6.89 / each

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  • Item, Hill Country Fare Canola Oil. Quantity: 1 each. Price: $2.06.
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  • Item, H-E-B Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes. Quantity: 1 each. Price: $1.20.
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  • Item, Hill Country Fare 99% Fat Chicken Broth. Quantity: 2 eachs. Price: $1.50.
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  • Item, Fresh Lime. Quantity: 1. Price: 4 for $1.04.
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    2 tbsp needed

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  • Item, H-E-B Fresh Peeled Garlic Cloves. Quantity: 1 each. Price: $5.18.
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  • Item, H-E-B Texas Roots Fresh White Onion. Quantity: 1 each. Price: $0.90.
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  • Item, H-E-B Ground Cumin. Quantity: 1 each. Price: $2.27.
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  • Item, Hill Country Fare Ground Cinnamon. Quantity: 1 each. Price: $1.30.
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  • Item, Southern Style Spices Bulk Ground Madagascar Cloves. Quantity: 0.25 lbs. Price: $5.09.
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  • Item, H-E-B Oregano Leaves. Quantity: 1 each. Price: $2.07.
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  • Item, Southern Style Spices Bulk Whole Bay Leaves. Quantity: 0.25 lbs. Price: $2.26.
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  • Item, La Banderita King Corn Tortillas. Quantity: 1 each. Price: $2.48.
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Instructions

  1. Add 2 to 3 inches of water to a saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Drop chiles into water and simmer 10 to 12 minutes, or until fairly soft.
  2. Meanwhile, turn on Instant pot to sauté setting. Season meat on both sides with salt as desired. Working in several small batches, add oil and meat and sear well. Transfer meat to a plate and set aside.
  3. Remove chiles from hot water and place in a blender along with tomatoes, chicken stock, lime juice, and garlic. Pulse briefly, just until mostly smooth.
  4. To the instant pot pan, add onions, cumin, cinnamon, cloves, oregano and bay leaf. Sauté 3 to 4 minutes, or until onions begin to soften.
  5. Add seared meat and tomato mixture, place lid on instant pot and close to seal. Set on "Manual" and set time to 45 minutes. At end of cook time, allow instant pot to release steam .
  6. Remove meat and shred. Set aside.
  7. To assemble tacos, heat a dry skillet on medium-high and toast tortillas lightly on both sides. Brush both sides of tortillas with tomato sauce mixture and toast again until lightly crispy.
  8. Fill taco shells with birria meat and toppings of your choice such as shredded cabbage, cheese, avocado, and fresh cilantro.
  9. Chef's Note: This recipe can also be done low and slow in a slow cooker. Cooking time will be 4 to 5 hours, or until beef is tender and shreds easily.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

6 servings

  • Amount Per Serving
    Calories
    430
  • % Daily Value*
  • Total Fat
    • 12g
    • 18%
  • Saturated Fat
    • 2.5g
    • 13%
  • Trans Fat
    • 0g
  • Cholesterol
    • 65mg
    • 22%
  • Sodium
    • 510mg
    • 21%
  • Total Carbohydrate
    • 37g
    • 12%
  • Dietary Fiber
    • 3g
  • Sugars
    • 4g
  • Protein
    • 40g
  • Vitamin C
    • 0
    • 15%
  • Calcium
    • 0
    • 10%
  • Iron
    • 0
    • 30%
  • Vitamin A
    • 0
    • 200%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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