Instant Pot Birria Recipes

INSTANT POT® BIRRIA

Steps:

• Bring beef broth to a boil in a large pot. Seed and stem dried guajillo and ancho chiles; add to the broth. Turn off the heat and let sit for 30 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, chipotle peppers in adobo, vinegar, oregano, coriander, and cumin.
• Transfer to a blender or blend with immersion blender until smooth. Set aside.
• Cut beef into 2-inch cubes and season with kosher salt and pepper.
• Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Heat 1/2 of the oil; add meat and saute until browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove meat; add onions and cook and stir until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and remaining oil. Cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Return meat and any juices back to the pot. Add blended sauce mixture.
• Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 60 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions for 10 minutes. Release remaining pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Remove meat and shred with 2 forks.
• Dip tortillas in the birria sauce. Transfer to a pan and heat over medium to medium-low heat. Add meat, some Monterey Jack cheese, onion, and cilantro. Flip and cook as needed until browned on both sides, about 5 minutes. Repeat with remaining tortillas and ingredients.