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Beef Short Rib Tacos
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Beef Short Rib Tacos

Slow-braised beef short ribs, shredded and crisped in a pan, served in warm corn tortillas with pickled red onion, avocado crema, and cotija cheese. The ultimate taco experience.

Total Time

260 min

Servings

6

Cuisine

Mexican

Rating

4.8 (334)

Prep Time

20 min

Cook Time

240 min

Total Time

260 min

Ingredients

Servings:
6
  • 1.5kg bone-in beef short ribs
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 400ml beef stock
  • Corn tortillas
  • Pickled red onion: 1 red onion, lime juice, salt
  • Avocado crema: 2 avocados, sour cream, lime, cilantro
  • Cotija cheese and cilantro to serve

Instructions

  1. 1

    Season short ribs generously. Brown on all sides in a Dutch oven.

  2. 2

    Sauté onion and garlic. Add spices, cook 1 minute. Add stock.

  3. 3

    Return ribs. Cover and braise at 160°C (325°F) for 3.5-4 hours until meat falls from bone.

  4. 4

    Shred meat. Crisp in a hot pan with some braising liquid until caramelized.

  5. 5

    Make pickled onion: toss sliced red onion with lime juice and salt. Let sit 20 minutes.

  6. 6

    Serve in warm tortillas with pickled onion, avocado crema, cotija, and cilantro.

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Nutrition Highlights

Per serving

580

kcal

Calories

38

g

Protein

32

g

Carbs

34

g

Fat

Dietary Info

dairy-free
gluten-free

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