Are you ready to take your taco night to the next level? Imagine sinking your teeth into tender, juicy beef short ribs, perfectly seasoned and enveloped in a rich, smoky dried chile pepper sauce. These Pressure Cooker Boneless Beef Short Rib Tacos are not just a meal; they're an experience that will leave your taste buds dancing with delight! With just 20 minutes of prep and a mere 50 minutes of cooking time, you can serve up a feast that serves 8, making it perfect for family gatherings or a cozy dinner with friends. Dive into this mouthwatering recipe and discover the secrets to creating the ultimate taco that will have everyone coming back for seconds!
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 50 mins
Total Time: 1 hrs 10 mins
Cuisine: Mexican
Serves: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 3 lbs boneless beef short ribs
- 2 dried ancho chiles
- 2 dried guajillo chiles
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt to taste
- Tortillas for serving
Instructions
- Remove dried ancho and guajillo chiles, remove stems and seeds. Toast chiles in a dry skillet over medium heat for 30 seconds per side until fragrant, being careful not to burn.
- Place toasted chiles in a bowl and cover with hot water. Let soak for 15-20 minutes until soft and pliable. Drain and transfer to a blender.
- Season beef short ribs generously with salt and cumin. Pat meat dry with paper towels to ensure proper browning.
- Set pressure cooker to sauté mode. Add a small amount of oil and brown short ribs on all sides, working in batches to avoid overcrowding. Remove browned meat and set aside.
- In the same pressure cooker, sauté chopped onions and minced garlic until soft and translucent, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Add blended chile mixture, beef broth, and browned short ribs back into the pressure cooker. Stir to combine and ensure meat is well-coated.
- Close pressure cooker lid and set to high pressure. Cook for 45 minutes, then allow natural pressure release for 10 minutes.
- Remove meat and shred using two forks. If sauce is too thin, use sauté mode to reduce and concentrate flavors.
- Warm tortillas and serve shredded beef with chile sauce, offering optional garnishes like cilantro, diced onions, and lime wedges.
Tips
- Choose Quality Meat: For the best flavor and texture, select high-quality boneless beef short ribs. Look for marbling, as this will enhance the richness of the dish.
- Toast the Chiles: Don’t skip the toasting step! This brings out the deep, complex flavors of the chiles, making your sauce more aromatic and delicious.
- Soak the Chiles: Allow the chiles to soak until they are soft and pliable. This ensures that they blend smoothly into a flavorful sauce.
- Browning is Key: Make sure to brown the short ribs well. This step adds a depth of flavor to the meat and the sauce, enhancing the overall taste of your tacos.
- Natural Pressure Release: After cooking, let the pressure release naturally for about 10 minutes. This helps keep the meat tender and juicy.
- Adjust the Sauce: If your sauce is too thin after cooking, simply use the sauté function to reduce it to your desired consistency. This will concentrate the flavors even more!
- Warm Tortillas: Warm your tortillas just before serving to make them pliable and enhance their flavor. You can do this in a dry skillet or microwave.
- Garnish for Extra Flavor: Don’t forget to offer garnishes like fresh cilantro, diced onions, and lime wedges. They add a burst of freshness that complements the rich beef beautifully!
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 290kcal
Carbohydrates: g
Protein: g
Fat: g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: 75mg
