Instant Pot Beef Birria
This is a Mexican beef birria cooked in an Instant Pot. Birria is a Mexican stew that can be made from a variety of meats. In north Mexico and along the San Diego border it is usually made from beef/
Ingredients
- 4 guajillo chiles stemmed and seeded
- 4 ancho or pasilla chiles stemmed and seeded
- 4 chile de arbol stemmed and seeded
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 2 teaspoon cumin
- 4 pounds chuck roast or bone-in beef shank cut in large chunks (use a combination)
- 1 onion diced
- 1- inch cinnamon stick optional
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/3 cup vinegar
- 3 cups beef broth
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- Cook chiles on stove in pan or griddle until they start to smoke, about 3 minutes. Place chiles in hot water and let soak for 20 minutes.
- Place chiles, garlic, oregano, thyme and cumin in blender with small amount of water and grind to a paste.
- In Instant Pot heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil. Add meat and onion and brown on all sides. Add salt, pepper, bay leaves, cinnamon (if using), add water, beef broth, vinegar and chile mixture.
- Cook on high pressure for 45 minutes. Let pressure release naturally for 15 minutes.
- Remove beef from pot and shred. Add back into sauce and serve in bowls with choice of accompaniments including cilantro, diced onions, tortillas.