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Tender Braised Short Rib Tacos with Zesty Crunch

  • Author: carmeninthegarden

Ingredients

Scale
  • 6 short ribs, approximately 4-5 pounds
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 onions, each cut into eight pieces
  • 2 heads of garlic, sliced crosswise (skins on)
  • 1 tbsp coriander
  • 1 tbsp dried oregano
  • A few bay leaves
  • Dried peppers, to taste (for heat)
  • Avocado oil (for cooking)
  • 1 large 28-ounce can fire-roasted tomatoes
  • Vegetable broth
  • 1 cup dried beans, such as pinto or bayo beans
  • Avocado, corn tortillas, lime wedges, pickled red onions (for serving)

For the salad:

  • 1/2 cup sliced radishes, sliced
  • 1 cup Cucumbers or cucamelons, sliced
  • 1/2 red cabbage, sliced
  • 4 Green onions, sliced
  • Fingerlimes (optional) or juice of one lime
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Short Ribs: Season the short ribs with salt and pepper and set them aside.
  2. Prepare the Aromatics: Cut the onions and garlic as described. Gather the coriander, oregano, bay leaves, and dried peppers.
  3. Sear the Ribs: In a Dutch oven, heat avocado oil over medium-high heat. Sear the short ribs on all sides until browned (you may need to do this in batches). Once seared, set them aside.
  4. Cook the Aromatics: In the same pot, add the prepared aromatics and a tablespoon of salt. Stir well.
  5. Add Tomatoes and Broth: Pour in the fire-roasted tomatoes, scraping the bottom of the pot to incorporate all the brown bits. Add enough vegetable broth to cover the ingredients.
  6. Add Beans: Stir in the dried beans.
  7. Bake: Nestle the seared short ribs back into the pot, ensuring they are completely submerged. Cover the pot with a lid and bake in a preheated oven at 325°F for 3 hours. Do not open the lid during this time.
  8. Prepare the Slaw: Combine sliced radishes, cucumbers or cucamelons, red cabbage, and green onions. Add fingerlime juice or lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Toss well to combine.
  9. Serve: Once the ribs are done, serve them with the slaw, avocadoes, corn tortillas, lime wedges, and pickled red onions.