True-Bred Short Rib Tacos with Authentic Salsa
A celebration of authentic Mexican heritage featuring slow-braised short ribs and a handmade salsa that honors traditional techniques. This Mexican recipe, ready in about 240 minutes, pairs Beef short ribs, Tomatillos, Jalapeños for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1.5 kg Beef short ribs
- 300 g Tomatillos
- 4 Jalapeños
- 50 g Cilantro
- 100 g White onion
- 2 Lime
- 12 Corn tortillas
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Instructions
- Step 1: Season 1.5 kg beef short ribs with 5 g salt and 2 g black pepper, then sear in a heavy pot over high heat for 4 minutes per side until deeply browned.
- Step 2: Add 100 g chopped white onion to the pot, sautéing for 2 minutes until translucent, then add 300 g tomatillos and 4 jalapeños.
- Step 3: Simmer covered on low heat for 3.5 hours until meat is tender enough to pull apart with forks, then remove ribs and shred meat.
- Step 4: Blend 300 g tomatillos, 4 jalapeños, 50 g cilantro, 100 g onion, and juice of 2 limes until smooth for the salsa.
- Step 5: Warm 12 corn tortillas, fill with shredded short rib and 3 tbsp salsa, then serve immediately with extra lime wedges.
