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Instant Pot Short Rib Tacos

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes

Equipment

  • Smoke Infuser
  • Tortilla Press
  • Instant Pot

Ingredients

  • 3 LB Short Ribs
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
  • 1 Orange
  • 1 Garlic
  • 1 Onion
  • 2 Limes
  • ΒΌ Cup Rice Wine Vinegar
  • Oregano to taste
  • Guajillo Chile to taste
  • 1 Cup Water
  • Apple Wood Smoke Chips
  • Chef-Grade Masa Harina - tortilla dough
  • Cilantro

Instructions

  • Begin prepping the short ribs by sprinkling salt & ground pepper.
  • Add canola oil to your pan then add in the short ribs.
  • Sear the meat on a medium to high heat until fully golden brown.
  • While the short ribs are cooking, begin chopping the garlic & onion.
  • Once the short ribs are seared, add to the instant pot, along with the chopped garlic & onion.
  • Slice 2 wedges from the orange & lime, add to the instant pot.
  • Add the rice wine vinegar, water & spices into the instant pot.
  • Place the apple wood smoke chips into the chamber of the smoke infuser & place the nozzle into the instant pot with the lid ajared; allowing the smoke to slowly disperse. Close the lid quickly.
  • Put the pressure temperature on high for 35 minutes & let cook.
  • While the meat is being pressure cooked, begin pressing the masa into flat tortillas.
  • **PRO TIP** Use a cut plastic bag to press the masa with no mess!
  • Lay the tortillas on an ungreased pan & cook on a high heat. Flip when it begins to bubble.
  • **PRO TIP** Once the tortillas are fully cooked, place into a towel to keep warm.
  • When the short ribs are fully cooked in the instant pot, begin to place the meat into a pan & begin pulling the meat off the bone.
  • Season with salt, to taste.
  • Build your taco & op with cilantro, onion & lime juice.
  • Enjoy!