HOW TO MAKE BIRRIA TACOS INSTANT POT (WITH BIRRIA QUESADILLAS)!

birria meat

🥗Healthier: lean beef

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Lean beef is lower in fat, while pork shoulder is often more affordable.

corn tortillas

🥗Healthier: whole grain tortillas

💰Cheaper: flour tortillas

Whole grain tortillas offer more fiber, while flour tortillas can be less expensive.

Dice two onions and chop one carrot and some fresh cilantro.

Remove the seeds and stem from three wahilo chilies, one ancho chili, and one pasilla chili, then rinse them.

Place the chilies in a pot of water, bring to a boil, then cover and let stew for 20 minutes.

Blend the chilies with one chipotle pepper in adobo sauce and one cup of water until smooth, then strain the mixture.

In the Instant Pot, press sauté and add 1-2 tablespoons of vegetable oil.

Sear three pounds of beef shanks on each side for about a minute, then set aside.

Add one diced onion, chopped carrot, chili mixture, 2-3 tablespoons minced garlic, 2 tablespoons beef bouillon powder, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, 2 teaspoons Mexican oregano, 1 teaspoon thyme, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon sugar, 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves, 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger, 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1/8 teaspoon ground coriander, 3 bay leaves, and 4 cups of water to the pot.

Seal the lid and press meat/stew on the Instant Pot, cooking for about 35 minutes after it warms up.

Release the steam and remove the beef, chop it, and add some back into the broth.

Mix diced onions and chopped cilantro in a small bowl and set aside.

Optional: Make pico de gallo by dicing three roma tomatoes, adding half a diced onion, cilantro, juice of two limes, and 1/2 teaspoon salt, then mix.

In a large pan over medium heat, add rendered fat from the broth, then place a large tortilla in the pan and coat both sides with the fat.

Cook the tortilla for about a minute, then add mozzarella cheese, beef, and some cilantro and onions, fold the tortilla, and cook until crispy.

Slice the quesadillas into three pieces and repeat the process for tacos, using the same method.

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