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Short Rib Tacos - shredded braised beef short ribs, pickled red onion, adobo ranch sauce, goat cheese and cilantro on corn tortilla tacos.

Braised Beef Short Rib Tacos

Tacos made with shredded braised beef short ribs, pickled red onion, goat cheese, adobo ranch sauce and cilantro on corn tortilla.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Tex-Mex
Servings 2 tacos
Calories 325 kcal

Equipment

  • cutting board
  • kitchen knife
  • small bowl or ramekin
  • small mixing bowl
  • wire whisk
  • small skillet

Ingredients
  

  • ½ tbsp olive oil
  • ½ cup braised beef short ribs - shredded, see recipe
  • ¼ cup red onion - sliced very thinly
  • ¼ cup white vinegar
  • 4 corn tortillas
  • 2 tbsp goat cheese - crumbled
  • ¼ cup buttermilk ranch dressing - see recipe
  • 1 tbsp adobo sauce
  • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro - torn

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Add leftover braised beef short ribs to a skillet with a small amount of olive oil over medium low heat. Warm the short ribs, then shred them with a fork.
    1/2 cup braised beef short ribs, 1/2 tbsp olive oil
  • Make buttermilk ranch dressing (see recipe) in advance. Add some ranch to a small mixing bowl, then add add some adobo sauce to your level of heat preference. Whisk it together until thoroughly incorporated.
    1/4 cup buttermilk ranch dressing, 1 tbsp adobo sauce
  • Using a fork, shred the braised beef short ribs.
  • Slice the red onions thinly, add them to a small bowl or ramekin, then cover it with white vinegar. Allow it to soak for at least an hour, or best overnight.
    1/4 cup red onion, 1/4 cup white vinegar
  • Warm the corn tortillas on a comal, or in the microwave.
    4 corn tortillas

Make the tacos

  • Layer two warm corn tortillas. Top with shredded short rib, crumbled goat cheese, pickled red onions, adobo ranch sauce and cilantro. Enjoy!
    2 tbsp goat cheese, 2 tbsp fresh cilantro
    Short Rib Tacos - shredded braised beef short ribs, pickled red onion, adobo ranch sauce, goat cheese and cilantro on corn tortillas.

Nutrition

Calories: 325kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 1761mg | Potassium: 179mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 334IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 1mg
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