In the culinary world, "ancho short rib tacos" stand as a testament to the harmonious fusion of traditional Mexican cuisine with the versatility of short ribs and the distinctive flavor of ancho chiles. Whether you're a seasoned taco aficionado or a culinary explorer seeking new horizons, this article will guide you through the intricacies of crafting mouthwatering ancho short rib tacos, promising an explosion of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and transport you to a culinary paradise.
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RED CHILE SHORT RIB TACOS
Provided by Bobby Flay
Time 3h40m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Pat the short ribs dry and season all over with salt and pepper. Heat the canola oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Working in batches, brown the short ribs on both sides, about 8 minutes total. Remove to a plate.
- Meanwhile, combine the stock and dried chiles in a medium saucepan and bring to a simmer. Remove from the heat and let steep, 15 minutes.
- Discard all but 3 tablespoons oil from the Dutch oven. Add the onion and cook, stirring, until soft, about 5 minutes; add the garlic and cook 1 minute. Pour in the red wine and port and simmer, stirring, until almost completely reduced, about 12 minutes. Add the thyme and chile-stock mixture; bring to a simmer and return the short ribs to the pot. Cover, transfer to the oven and cook until the meat is tender, about 2 hours, 30 minutes.
- Remove the short ribs to a bowl; shred the meat from the bone. Strain the cooking liquid into a degreasing cup and pour off the excess fat. Pour the remaining liquid into a skillet and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 10 to 15 minutes; season with salt and pepper. Add the meat and toss to coat. Fill the taco shells with the meat; top with cilantro, Queso Sauce, Pickled Onions and Chile Relish.
- Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Whisk in 1 tablespoon flour; cook 1 minute. Slowly whisk in 1 1/4 cups warmed whole milk; cook, whisking, until thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in 3 cups grated Monterey jack and 1/4 cup grated parmesan; season with salt and pepper. Serve warm.
- Bring 3/4 cup lime juice, 1/4 cup each red wine vinegar and sugar, and 1 tablespoon salt to a boil in a saucepan. Remove from the heat and let cool, 5 minutes. Toss with 1 thinly sliced red onion in a bowl; cover and chill at least 4 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Broil 2 poblano peppers until charred on all sides; transfer to a bowl, cover and set aside, 10 minutes. Peel, seed and dice. Combine with 4 diced jarred piquillo peppers, 1 tablespoon honey, 2 tablespoons canola oil, the juice of 1 lime, 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, and salt and pepper in a bowl; let sit at least 15 minutes before serving.
SWEET AND SPICY SHORT RIB TACOS
Provided by Marcela Valladolid
Time 7h40m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Soak the ancho chiles in boiling water until softened, about 15 minutes. Drain and discard the liquid. Transfer the softened chiles to a blender. Add the onion, garlic, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, beef broth, 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper. Puree until smooth.
- Pat ribs dry and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Heat the oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking. Brown the ribs in 3 batches, turning occasionally, about 7 minutes per batch. Transfer the browned ribs to a slow cooker.
- Pour the sauce over the ribs (liquid should reach about halfway up sides of meat),
- cover and cook for 7 hours on high until very tender. Allow the ribs to cool slightly in the sauce.
- Remove the ribs from the sauce. Discard the bones and shred the meat into a large bowl. Skim the fat from the surface and discard. Mix the sauce into the meat and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Spoon the meat and sauce into warm corn tortillas and serve with Mexican crema and chopped fresh cilantro.
SHORT RIB TACOS
Whenever we go to Houston to visit family, we like to track down cabeza-cow's head, cooked slowly, resulting in extremely tender meat that's excellent in tacos. Cabeza is hard to find in Seattle, so I use short ribs to replicate the texture. I like corn tortillas for these tacos and a quick pico de gallo to add some freshness to the rich, flavorful meat. -Anai Yost, Bothell, Washington
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 3h10m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325°. In an ovenproof Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Sprinkle beef with salt and pepper; brown in batches. Remove with tongs., Reduce heat to medium. Add carrots and onion to drippings; cook, stirring frequently, until starting to brown, 3-5 minutes. Add cocoa; toast, stirring frequently, until aromatic, 1-2 minutes. Add tomato sauce and beer, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Bring to a boil; simmer 2-3 minutes. , Return ribs to pan; add water, if necessary, to cover. Bake, covered, until meat is tender, 2-1/2 to 3 hours. Remove from oven; drain, reserving juices. When cool enough to handle, remove ribs from pan and remove meat from bones; discard bones. Shred meat with 2 forks. Skim fat from reserved juices. Return meat and juices to Dutch oven; heat through. Serve on tortillas with pico de gallo and queso fresco.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 508 calories, Fat 26g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 97mg cholesterol, Sodium 557mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 37g protein.
INSTANT POT BIRRIA TACOS RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: guajillo chiles, dried ancho chiles, dried new mexico chile, dried chiles de arbol pepper, boneless short ribs, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, vegetable oil, medium white onion, garlics, McCormick® Dried Bay Leaves, whole cinnamon stick, McCormick® Whole Black Peppercorns, McCormick® dried oregano, Mccormick® ground cumin, McCormick® Ground Coriander, McCormick® Ground Cloves, fresh ginger, tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, beef stock, corn tortillas, shredded Chihuahua, white onion, fresh cilantro
Provided by McCormick
Categories Lunch
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 25
Steps:
- Remove the stems and seeds from the guajillo, ancho, New Mexico, and arbol chiles.
- Season the short ribs with salt and pepper.
- Set the Instant Pot to Sauté mode. Add the chiles and toast until aromatic, 6-8 minutes. Remove from the Instant Pot.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in the Instant Pot until shimmering. Working in batches, add the short ribs and sear on each side for 4 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from the pot.
- Add the remaining ½ tablespoon vegetable oil to the Instant Pot. Once shimmering, add the onion and garlic and sauté until softened, about 8 minutes. Stir frequently with a wooden spoon, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
- Add the McCormick® Dried Bay Leaves, cinnamon stick, McCormick® Whole Black Peppercorns, McCormick® Dried Oregano, McCormick® Ground Cumin, McCormick® Ground Coriander, McCormick® Ground Cloves, ginger, and tomato paste. Cook, stirring, for 2 minutes, or until combined. Add the apple cider vinegar and beef stock.
- Return the chiles and short ribs to the pot, making sure they are completely submerged in the stock. Secure the lid, making sure the vent is closed. Select "Cancel" to disable sauté mode, then set the Instant Pot to pressure cook on high for 1 hour.
- Once the timer goes off, release the vent. It will take approximately 15 minutes for all the steam to be released. Remove the lid, discard the bay leaves and cinnamon stick, and transfer the beef to a large bowl. Shred the meat with 2 forks.
- Transfer the chiles and half of the braising liquid to a blender. Blend on medium speed until smooth. Pour the blended liquid back into the pot. Add the shredded beef, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Make the tacos: Heat a medium skillet over medium heat. Working in batches, dip a tortilla in the birria broth to coat, then transfer to the skillet and cook until toasted, about 2 minutes per side. Add Chihuahua or mozzarella cheese and shredded beef to one side of the tortilla. Close the tortilla and continue cooking for 2 minutes more, or until the cheese has melted.
- Garnish the tacos with onion and cilantro. Serve with the birria broth alongside for dipping.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1491 calories, Carbohydrate 113 grams, Fat 71 grams, Fiber 15 grams, Protein 87 grams, Sugar 24 grams
SHORT RIBS BRAISED IN COFFEE ANCHO CHILE SAUCE
Make and share this Short Ribs Braised in Coffee Ancho Chile Sauce recipe from Food.com.
Provided by PaulaG
Categories Stew
Time 4h10m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 300°F.
- Soak ancho chiles in boiling-hot water until softened, about 20 minutes, then drain in a colander set over a bowl.
- Taste soaking liquid: It will be a little bitter, but if unpleasantly so, discard it; otherwise, reserve for braising.
- Transfer ancho chiles to a blender and purée with onion, garlic, chipotles with sauce, maple syrup, lime juice, and 1 teaspoon salt.
- Pat ribs dry and sprinkle with pepper and remaining 2 teaspoons salt.
- Heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then brown ribs in 3 batches, turning occasionally, about 5 minutes per batch.
- Transfer as browned to a roasting pan just large enough to hold ribs in 1 layer.
- Carefully add chile purée to fat remaining in skillet (use caution, since it will splatter and steam) and cook over moderately low heat, stirring frequently, 5 minutes.
- Add reserved chile soaking liquid (or 1 1/2 cups water) and coffee and bring to a boil, then pour over ribs (liquid should come about halfway up sides of meat).
- Cover roasting pan tightly with foil and braise ribs in middle of oven until very tender, 3 to 3 1/2 hours.
- Skim fat from pan juices and serve with ribs.
- Cooks' note: Ribs improve in flavor if braised 2 days ahead.
- Cool, uncovered, then chill, surface covered with parchment paper or wax paper and roasting pan covered with foil.
- Remove any solidified fat before reheating.
SHORT RIBS BRAISED IN ANCHO CHILE SAUCE
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Soak ancho chiles in boiling-hot water until softened, about 20 minutes, then drain in a colander set over a bowl. Taste soaking liquid: It will be a little bitter, but if unpleasantly so, discard it; otherwise, reserve for braising. Transfer ancho chiles to a blender and purée with onion, garlic, chipotles with sauce, maple syrup, lime juice, and 1 teaspoon salt.
- Pat ribs dry and sprinkle with pepper and remaining 2 teaspoons salt. Heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then brown ribs in 3 batches, turning occasionally, about 5 minutes per batch. Transfer as browned to a roasting pan just large enough to hold ribs in 1 layer.
- Carefully add chile purée to fat remaining in skillet (it will spatter and steam) and cook over moderately low heat, stirring frequently, 5 minutes. Add reserved chile soaking liquid (or 1 1/2 cups water) and coffee and bring to a boil, then pour over ribs (liquid should reach about halfway up sides of meat).
- Cover roasting pan tightly with foil and braise ribs until very tender, 3 to 3 1/2 hours. Skim fat from pan juices. Serve ribs with pan juices.
LOCO MOCO SHORT RIB TACOS RECIPE BY TASTY
These tacos were inspired by a popular Hawaiian dish called loco moco, which features a bed or rice topped with a beef patty, gravy, and an over-easy egg. In our version, we deep fry a mixture of rice and flour into crispy taco shells and fill them with deliciously tender braised short ribs, a fried egg, and flavorful gravy made from the short rib braising!
Provided by Tikeyah Whittle
Categories Appetizers
Time 3h45m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Season the short ribs on all sides with the salt and pepper.
- Turn the Instant Pot to sauté mode and set the timer to 40 minutes. Add the canola oil and heat until shimmering. Sear the short ribs on all sides until golden brown, 3-4 minutes per side. Remove the short ribs from the Instant Pot.
- Add the 1-inch onion pieces, crushed garlic, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, beef stock, and sugar to the Instant Pot and stir to combine. Return the short ribs to the pot, secure the lid, and set the valve to sealing. Pressure cook for 45 minutes. Let the pressure naturally release for 15 minutes, then manually release the remaining pressure. Remove the short ribs from the Instant Pot and transfer to a bowl to cool. Strain the braising liquid, discarding the solids, and transfer to the refrigerator to cool for 1-2 hours, until the fat rises to the surface and solidifies.
- Once the meat is cool enough to handle, remove the bones and any tough connective tissue, and break up into bite-size pieces. Cover the meat and refrigerate until ready to use.
- Once the braising liquid has cooled, remove from the refrigerator. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the solidified fat and discard the rest. Reserve the braising liquid.
- Melt the reserved fat in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until softened and beginning to caramelize, 8-10 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the ketchup and stir to incorporate. Add the flour and stir to coat evenly. Cook for 2-3 minutes, until the flour is no longer raw. Pour in the reserved braising liquid and whisk until everything is well incorporated. Bring to a simmer and cook for 4-6 minutes, until thickened. Transfer 1 cup of the gravy to a liquid measuring cup and set aside.
- Add the reserved short rib meat to the remaining gravy in the pan and cook until heated through, about 5 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Using an immersion blender, blend the reserved gravy until smooth.
- Make the rice taco shells: Add the steamed rice and ½ cup (60 g) flour to a food processor and pulse 10-12 times, until the rice is broken down and a sticky, dense dough begins to form.
- Transfer the dough to a floured surface and sprinkle with more flour. Knead for 1-2 minutes, until the dough is still tacky, but not so much that it sticks to your hands, adding more flour little by little as necessary.
- Portion the dough into 8 equal pieces, each about 3 ounces/the size of a lime. With wet hands, roll each piece into a smooth ball.
- Add the remaining 2 cups of flour to a plate or baking sheet.
- Set a sheet of parchment paper in front of you and spray a small circle on either side with nonstick spray. Place a rice ball on a circle and fold the other side of the parchment over to cover. Press down with a skillet to flatten the rice ball into a 4-inch-wide circle. Gently roll over the tortilla with a rolling pin to thin, if necessary. Carefully remove the tortilla from the parchment paper and dredge in the flour. Set aside and repeat with the remaining tortillas.
- Heat the canola oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until the temperature reaches 375°F (190°C).
- Working 1 at a time, fry each tortilla for 45-60 seconds, then carefully flip (the tortilla should puff up) and fry for another minute or so, until golden brown on both sides. Remove the tortilla from the pan and shake off any excess oil, then transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain before gently placing into a taco stand to shape. Season lightly with salt. Repeat with the remaining tortillas.
- Assemble the tacos: Fill each rice tortilla with about ½ cup of the short rib meat. Top each taco with a fried egg and drizzle with the gravy. Garnish with green onions and black pepper.
- Enjoy!
Tips:
- Choose high-quality short ribs. Look for short ribs that are well-marbled and have a good amount of meat on them. Avoid short ribs that are too fatty or bony.
- Braise the short ribs low and slow. This will help to tenderize the meat and develop the flavors. Cook the short ribs for at least 2 hours, or until they are fall-off-the-bone tender.
- Use a flavorful braising liquid. The braising liquid is what will give the short ribs their flavor, so make sure it is packed with flavor. Use a combination of beef broth, red wine, and spices.
- Shred the short ribs. Once the short ribs are cooked, shred them with a fork or two forks. This will make them easier to eat in tacos.
- Make a flavorful ancho chili sauce. The ancho chili sauce is what will give the tacos their signature flavor. To make the sauce, simply combine ancho chili powder, adobo sauce, and other spices in a saucepan and simmer until the flavors have melded.
- Assemble the tacos. To assemble the tacos, simply place a few pieces of shredded short rib on a tortilla and top with ancho chili sauce, guacamole, salsa, and cheese. Fold the tortilla in half and enjoy!
Conclusion:
Ancho short rib tacos are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of tender short ribs, flavorful ancho chili sauce, and fresh toppings makes these tacos a surefire hit. So next time you're looking for a new taco recipe, give these a try!
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