Ingredients
Method
- Cut the chuck roast into 4 even pieces and season all sides generously with salt and pepper.
- Set Instant Pot to Sauté setting. Once heated, add vegetable oil.2-3 pound beef chuck roast or short ribs
- Add 2 cups beef broth over the beef.
- In a bowl, stir together enchilada sauce, minced garlic, cumin, and bay leaves. Pour mixture over beef.
- Close lid and ensure pressure-release valve is sealed. Cook on Manual high pressure for 50 minutes.
- Allow natural pressure release for 10 to 15 minutes until lid opens safely.
- Transfer beef to cutting board and shred with two forks. Return shredded meat to pot and keep warm.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sear beef until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Transfer to slow cooker.
- Stir together enchilada sauce, minced garlic, cumin, and bay leaves. Pour over beef in slow cooker.
- Add 2 cups beef broth and stir gently.
- Cover and cook on low for 7 to 9 hours or high for 4 to 6 hours, until beef shreds easily.
- Remove beef and shred with forks. Return to slow cooker and mix with sauce.
- Season beef generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat oil in large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear beef on all sides until browned, 5 to 10 minutes.
- Stir together enchilada sauce, garlic, cumin, and bay leaves. Pour over beef.
- Add 2 cups beef broth and bay leaves. Bring to boil, then reduce heat to low.
- Cover and simmer for 3 hours, until meat is tender and shreds easily.
- Remove beef, shred with forks, and return to pot. Mix with sauce.
- Remove shredded beef from cooking liquid and set aside. Strain cooking liquid and combine 1 cup with remaining 2 cups beef broth in saucepan.
- Heat over medium heat and season generously with salt. Keep warm for serving.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
- Dip corn tortilla into birria cooking liquid to coat lightly on both sides.
- Place tortilla in hot skillet. Add shredded cheese to one half, then top with birria meat.
- Fold tortilla in half and cook until golden and crispy, 2-3 minutes per side.
- Repeat with remaining tortillas.
- Serve tacos immediately, garnished with chopped cilantro and diced onions. Serve warm consommé alongside for dipping.
Notes
Serve with your favorite toppings and enjoy the delicious flavors!
