Delight your taste buds with this unique twist on a traditional birria recipe. Tender chuck roast, slow-cooked to perfection in an Instant Pot with a flavorful blend of Modelo beer, Guava Jarrito, fresh cilantro, green onion, spicy jalapeno, and Dan-O’s Tac-O seasoning, creates a juicy and rich birria. This succulent meat is served atop crispy yellow rice cakes, adding a delightful crunch to every bite. Finished with fresh onion, cilantro, and a drizzle of savory birria sauce, these Birria Rice Cakes offer a vibrant and mouth-watering fusion of flavors and textures that will leave you craving more. Perfect for an adventurous dinner or an impressive dish for guests, this recipe brings together the best of both worlds in an unforgettable culinary experience.
Ingredients
- 2.5 lbs chuck roast
- 1 bottle Modelo
- 1 bottle Guava Jarrito
- 0.5 bunch cilantro
- 0.5 bunch green onion
- 1 jalapeno
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 head garlic, deshelled
- 1 bottle Dan-O's Tac-O
- 1 heaping tbsp beef paste
- Yellow rice (amount as per package instructions)
Preparation Instructions
Prepare the Chuck Roast:
- Place the chuck roast into the Instant Pot.
Blend the Sauce:
- In a blender, combine the Modelo, Guava Jarrito, half a bunch of cilantro, half a bunch of green onion, sliced jalapeno, tomato paste, deshelled garlic, half a bottle of Dan-O's Tac-O seasoning, and the beef paste.
- Blend until smooth and juicy.
Cook the Roast:
- Pour the blended mixture over the chuck roast in the Instant Pot.
- Seal the Instant Pot and cook on high pressure for 2 hours.
Cook the Rice:
- While the roast is cooking, prepare the yellow rice according to the package instructions.
Prepare the Rice Cakes:
- Once the rice is cooked, drain any excess juice from the Instant Pot.
- Form the cooked rice into a flat cake and cut into three strips.
- Spray the bottom of the air fryer with oil to prevent sticking.
- Place the rice strips into the air fryer and cook at 400°F for 10 minutes. Flip the strips and continue to air fry for an additional 4-5 minutes or until crispy.
Assemble the Dish:
- Remove the rice cakes from the air fryer.
- Spread the birria meat over the top of each rice cake.
- Dress with chopped onion and cilantro.
- Drizzle a little bit of the birria sauce over each rice cake.
Serve and Enjoy!
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