Instant Pot Birria Tacos

Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Instant Pot Birria Tacos.

1. Step 1

   Start by bringing a generous pot of beef broth to a lively boil.

2. Step 2

   While that’s heating up, take your dried guajillo and ancho chiles, and carefully remove their stems and seeds.

3. Step 3

   Once the broth is bubbling, toss those chiles in and turn off the heat.

4. Step 4

   Let them steep in the warm broth for about 30 minutes, allowing their rich flavors to infuse.

5. Step 5

   After the chiles have soaked, stir in some fire-roasted diced tomatoes, chipotle peppers in adobo, a splash of apple cider vinegar, dried oregano, ground coriander, and ground cumin.

6. Step 6

   Blend this vibrant mixture until it’s silky smooth, using either a blender or an immersion blender, then set it aside to let the flavors mingle.

7. Step 7

   Next, take your beef roast and cut it into hearty 2-inch cubes.

8. Step 8

   Season these cubes generously with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to enhance their natural flavor.

9. Step 9

   Now, it’s time to fire up your Instant Pot.

10. Step 10

    Select the 'Sauté' function and heat half of the canola oil.

11. Step 11

    Once it’s shimmering, add the seasoned beef cubes and sauté them until they’re beautifully browned, which should take about 5 to 7 minutes.

12. Step 12

    Once browned, remove the beef from the pot and set it aside for a moment.

13. Step 13

    In the same pot, add your chopped onion and cook it until it turns translucent, which should take around 5 minutes.

14. Step 14

    Then, add minced garlic along with the remaining canola oil, cooking just until fragrant—this should only take about 30 seconds.

15. Step 15

    Now, it’s time to bring everything together.

16. Step 16

    Return the browned beef and any juices back into the pot, then pour in that luscious blended sauce you prepared earlier.

17. Step 17

    Give it a good stir to combine all those wonderful flavors.

18. Step 18

    Close and lock the lid of your Instant Pot, select 'High Pressure,' and set the timer for 60 minutes.

19. Step 19

    Don’t forget to allow about 10 to 15 minutes for the pressure to build up.

20. Step 20

    Once the cooking time is up, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes before carefully switching to quick release for the remaining pressure, which should take about 5 minutes.

21. Step 21

    When you unlock and remove the lid, take out the beef and shred it using two forks—this is where the magic happens! To serve, dip your tortillas into the rich birria sauce, then place them in a pan over medium heat.

22. Step 22

    Fill each tortilla with a generous amount of shredded beef, a sprinkle of Monterey Jack cheese, some chopped onion, and fresh cilantro.

23. Step 23

    Flip the tortillas and cook until both sides are beautifully browned, which should take about 5 minutes.

24. Step 24

    Repeat this process with the remaining tortillas and filling, and soon you’ll have a delicious feast ready to enjoy.

25. Step 25

    Each bite will be a delightful explosion of flavor, perfect for sharing with friends and family!.