I don't know why Birria tacos have become so popular recently. I mean, what took so long? Authentic Mexican food is generally off the chain; it is so fragrantly delicious, and I cannot sing its praises enough. Birria is one of the most delicious ways to make a chuck roast. I love the instant pot and how it makes recipes like Birria take no time. It's not an all-day affair. As much as I enjoy cooking, I don't enjoy spending the whole day in the kitchen. Ain't nobody got time for that!

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Tools

• Large chef knife 

• Cutting board or mat

• Measuring spoon & cups

• Instant Pot

• Pan or grill

Ingredients

Makes 12  servings

• 2 lbs chuck roast 

• 2 tbsp avocado oil

• 1 (10 oz) can mild diced tomatoes with green chilis (Rotel)

• 1 (10 oz) can of mild red enchilada sauce

• 1 tbsp steak seasoning 

• 2 tbsp YaYa Taco Seasoning™

• 2 cups beef broth

Garnish

• Chopped cilantro  

• Chopped white onion 

Directions

Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 60 minutes

Prep Tacos

• Cut the chuck roast into two equal-sized pieces.

• Rub the steak seasoning into the meat set to the side.

• Place the avocado oil in the instant pot and turn on the saute mode

• Once the oil has heated to a shimmering heat, place the meat in the instant pot and brown it on each side for about 1-2 minutes per side and then on each edge. Just sear it to keep the juices in and get a nice flavor. Don't cook the meat.

• Once the meat has browned, turn off the instant pot and add the mild Rotel, red enchilada sauce, YaYa taco seasoning™, chili powder, and beef broth.

• Place the lid on top, seal the instant pot, and cook for 50 minutes; the meat is tender and shreds easily.

• Slow release until completely released.

• Remove the lid.

• Remove the meat from the sauce and shred it with forks.

• Skim from the top, the greasiest part of the sauce.

• Use an immersion blender or food processor to blend the remaining sauce in the pot until smooth.

• Pour some of the sauce over the meat to keep it moist.

• Serve the birria meat as a stew or use it to make birria tacos.

Garnish with cilantro and chopped white onion.

Cook Tacos 

• Heat skillet to medium 

• Dip corn tortilla in Birria sauce and cook

• Flip the tortillas and put the meat and cheese on.

• Fold in half and cook for 1-2 more minutes and flip

• Remove from skillet and top with onion and cilantro

• Put sauce in a bowl and dip

Notes 

1. Fresh juice is better than bottled juice, but use what you have. I like combining orange and lemon juice for a sweet-tart flavor.