Ingredients
Method
- Prepare the Beef:Remove excess moisture from the beef using paper towels.Season the chuck roast, short ribs, and oxtail with kosher salt on both sides.
- Remove excess moisture from the beef using paper towels.
- Season the chuck roast, short ribs, and oxtail with kosher salt on both sides.
- Sear the Beef:Set the Instant Pot to saute. Add 2 tablespoon vegetable oil and sear the beef in batches, ensuring all sides are browned. Set aside.
- Set the Instant Pot to saute. Add 2 tablespoon vegetable oil and sear the beef in batches, ensuring all sides are browned. Set aside.
- Prepare the Adobo Sauce:With the Instant Pot still on saute, add the chopped onion, wide chilies, and guajillo chilies (remove seeds and cut chilies in half).Sauté for a few minutes until the onion becomes translucent.Add the seasonings: oregano, thyme, black peppercorns, cinnamon stick, bay leaves, vinegar, cumin, coriander, ginger, and garlic. Sauté for 1-2 minutes to release the flavors.
- With the Instant Pot still on saute, add the chopped onion, wide chilies, and guajillo chilies (remove seeds and cut chilies in half).
- Sauté for a few minutes until the onion becomes translucent.
- Add the seasonings: oregano, thyme, black peppercorns, cinnamon stick, bay leaves, vinegar, cumin, coriander, ginger, and garlic. Sauté for 1-2 minutes to release the flavors.
- Simmer and Blend:Add beef stock and tomato paste. Simmer for 10 minutes.Turn off the Instant Pot and blend the sauce until smooth.
- Add beef stock and tomato paste. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Turn off the Instant Pot and blend the sauce until smooth.
- Cook the Beef:Return the beef to the Instant Pot. Pour the adobo sauce over the beef. Close the lid and set to Meat/Stew mode for 55 minutes.After cooking, quick release the pressure (using a towel to cover the valve).
- Return the beef to the Instant Pot. Pour the adobo sauce over the beef. Close the lid and set to Meat/Stew mode for 55 minutes.
- After cooking, quick release the pressure (using a towel to cover the valve).
- Shred the Beef:Remove the beef and bones. Shred the beef using two forks and set aside.Use a fat separator to strain the consomme and set it aside for serving.
- Remove the beef and bones. Shred the beef using two forks and set aside.
- Use a fat separator to strain the consomme and set it aside for serving.
- Prepare the Mofongo:Peel the plantains: Cut off both ends, slice down one side, and peel off the skin.Slice the plantains into 1-inch pieces.Heat canola oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Fry the plantains for 3-4 minutes on each side, until golden brown.Remove the plantains and mash them in a mortar (pilon) with salt, black pepper, butter, garlic, and hot beef stock, mashing until smooth.
- Peel the plantains: Cut off both ends, slice down one side, and peel off the skin.
- Slice the plantains into 1-inch pieces.
- Heat canola oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Fry the plantains for 3-4 minutes on each side, until golden brown.
- Remove the plantains and mash them in a mortar (pilon) with salt, black pepper, butter, garlic, and hot beef stock, mashing until smooth.
- Assemble and Serve:Transfer the mofongo to a plate. Top with the shredded beef birria and pour consomme over the top.Serve additional consomme on the side for dipping. Garnish with lime juice, diced onion, and fresh cilantro.
- Transfer the mofongo to a plate. Top with the shredded beef birria and pour consomme over the top.
- Serve additional consomme on the side for dipping. Garnish with lime juice, diced onion, and fresh cilantro.
Notes
Storage & Meal Prep
Refrigerator: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days.
Freezer: Freeze in a sealed container for up to 2-3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge.
Reheat: Warm in a skillet over medium heat, in the microwave, or in a 350°F oven until heated through.
Refrigerator: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days.
Freezer: Freeze in a sealed container for up to 2-3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge.
Reheat: Warm in a skillet over medium heat, in the microwave, or in a 350°F oven until heated through.

