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Instant Pot Birria Recipe: Savory & Simple

This Instant Pot Birria recipe is a savory and simple way to enjoy a traditional Mexican dish. Perfect for a hearty meal, it combines tender beef with a rich, flavorful broth.
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Total Time 1 hr
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • Instant Pot
  • Blender

Ingredients:  

Main Ingredients

  • 3 lbs beef chuck roast cut into chunks
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp ground cumin
  • 2 tbsp dried oregano
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 can diced tomatoes 14 oz
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 6 dried guajillo chilies stemmed and seeded
  • 2 dried ancho chilies stemmed and seeded
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp ground cloves
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar

Instructions: 

  • Season beef with salt and pepper.
  • Set Instant Pot to sauté mode, heat oil, and brown beef in batches. Remove and set aside.
  • Sauté onion and garlic until fragrant.
  • Add cumin, oregano, bay leaves, diced tomatoes, beef broth, and beef back to the pot.
  • Close lid, set to high pressure for 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, blend chilies, spices, and vinegar until smooth.
  • Quick release pressure, shred beef, and stir in chili mixture.
  • Set to sauté mode and cook until thickened.
  • Serve in bowls with warm tortillas and enjoy!

Notes:

For an extra kick, serve with lime wedges and chopped cilantro.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 5mg

Keywords:

Keyword Beef, Birria, Instant Pot
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