Birria Tacos Instant Pot Recipe

for the birria

• 8 dried guajillo chiles
• 3 dried chile ancho
• 3 dried chile pasilla
• 3 dried chiles de Arbol* optional
• 2 1/2 tbsp olive oil
• 3.5 lbs chuck roast cut into large pieces
• 3 lbs short ribs (or other bone-in beef)
• 1 tsp salt + more to taste
• 1 tsp black peppercorns or 3/4 tsp ground black pepper
• 1 tsp whole cloves about 25 cloves (or 3/4 tsp ground cloves)
• 1 tsp cumin seed or 3/4 tsp ground cumin
• 1 inch cinnamon stick or 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp ground marjoram
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 2 tsp dried oregano
• 1 medium white onion divided
• 4 cloves garlic crushed
• 1 large Jalapeno pepper seeded and chopped
• 2 tomatillos paper removed, roughly chopped
• 4 roma tomatoes roughly chopped
• 2 1/2 cups beef stock
• 1 tbsp white distilled vinegar optional (helps extract collagen and nutrients)
• 4 large dried bay leaves

for the tacos

• 24 corn tortillas
• 24 oz Oaxaca cheese grated
• white onion reserved from above, diced
• Lime wedges