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Beef Short Rib Tacos

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Tender, slow-cooked beef short rib tacos packed with rich flavors and topped with fresh garnishes for the perfect Mexican-inspired meal.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs beef short ribs
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1/2 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 chipotle pepper in adobo, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 8 small corn tortillas
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges
  • Diced red onion for garnish (optional)
  • Crumbled queso fresco (optional)

Instructions

  1. Season the beef short ribs with salt, pepper, cumin, and smoked paprika.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear the ribs until browned on all sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.
  3. Remove ribs and set aside. In the same skillet, sauté onions and garlic until softened, about 5 minutes.
  4. Add tomato sauce, chipotle pepper, and beef broth, stirring to combine.
  5. Return short ribs to the skillet, cover, and simmer on low heat for 2.5 to 3 hours or until the meat is tender and falling off the bone.
  6. Remove the meat from the bones and shred using two forks. Mix the shredded meat with the cooking sauce.
  7. Warm the corn tortillas on a skillet or griddle.
  8. Assemble tacos by filling each tortilla with shredded beef, then garnish with cilantro, diced red onion, queso fresco, and a squeeze of lime.

Notes

For extra depth of flavor, marinate the short ribs overnight in the spices and chipotle pepper mixture before cooking.

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