Back to RecipesSlow-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
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Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
240 min
Total Time
260 min
Season short ribs generously. Brown on all sides in a Dutch oven.
Sauté onion and garlic. Add spices, cook 1 minute. Add stock.
Return ribs. Cover and braise at 160°C (325°F) for 3.5-4 hours until meat falls from bone.
Shred meat. Crisp in a hot pan with some braising liquid until caramelized.
Make pickled onion: toss sliced red onion with lime juice and salt. Let sit 20 minutes.
Serve in warm tortillas with pickled onion, avocado crema, cotija, and cilantro.
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