Name: Easy Birria Tacos (Pressure Cooker Version)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 60 min
Ingredients: Aldi Birria-Seasoned Beef (refrigerated section); 1 package Flour tortillas (or corn if you prefer); 2 cups Shredded mild cheddar cheese (Adjust based on preferred portion sizes); Oil or butter for pan searing; Optional Diced onion, cilantro, sour cream, lime wedges, rice and beans for serving

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Looking for a shortcut to flavor-packed tacos that taste like you’ve been slow cooking all day? These Birria Tacos made in the pressure cooker are a total dinner game-changer! With minimal prep and big flavor, they’re perfect for a busy weeknight meal.

How to Make Birria Tacos in Your Pressure Cooker

Life’s busy, but that doesn’t mean dinner has to be boring or time-consuming. These Birria-Style Beef Tacos are made with the pre-seasoned beef you can grab right from Aldi — just toss it in your pressure cooker and let it work its magic. Shred, stuff, sear, and boom: taco night is officially next level.

Got picky eaters? This recipe is totally customizable. Serve with your favorite toppings or sides like Spanish rice, beans, or a crisp salad.

Ingredient Note: Aldi’s Birria-Seasoned Beef Chuck Roast

You’ll find the star of this recipe in Aldi’s refrigerated meat section — it’s a pre-packaged Birria-Seasoned Beef Chuck Roast, and it’s already marinated and ready to go. No need to fuss with a long list of spices or hours of prep! Just open the package, toss it in your pressure cooker, and let it do its thing. It’s a total shortcut that still brings that slow-cooked, rich birria flavor we all love.

No Aldi? No Problem — Make Your Own Birria-Style Chuck Roast

Can’t find the pre-seasoned Aldi birria chuck roast near you? Don’t stress. You can totally make your own version at home with a simple marinade that brings all that cozy, bold flavor we’re going for. I’ve linked it for you below!

Make Your Own Birria Seasoning for Juicy, Flavor-Packed Beef

Ingredients you’ll need

To get started making this recipe, you’ll want to gather all your ingredients first.

Here is what you’ll need:

1 package

Aldi Birria-Seasoned Beef (refrigerated section)

1 package

Flour tortillas (or corn if you prefer)

2 cups

Shredded mild cheddar cheese (more or less depending on portion sizes)

–

Oil or butter for pan searing

Optional

Diced onion, cilantro, sour cream, lime wedges, rice and beans for serving

Step by Step Instructions

Step 1: Place the Aldi Birria-seasoned chuck roast in your electric pressure cooker and use the “Meat” setting or cook for 45 minutes – 1 hour on high pressure (depending on size of chuck you get). My chuck roast for this recipe was 2.66 lbs so I set my time to 1 hour. Let it naturally release for 10 minutes before opening.

Step 2: Remove the beef and shred it using two forks. Return it to the leftover cooking liquid to soak up all that flavorful broth.

Step 3: Heat a non-stick or cast-iron skillet. Place some shredded beef and cheese inside a tortilla, fold it over, and sear on both sides until golden and crispy. Repeat until all tacos are done.

If you’re having trouble with tortillas sticking to the pan, try brushing a little oil on the outside before searing and make sure your pan is preheated well.

A non-stick skillet or well-seasoned cast iron works best!

Other ways to use Birria Seasoned Beef

Birria Street Tacos: Keep it simple with mini corn tortillas, a sprinkle of white onion and fresh cilantro, and a squeeze of lime. Serve with salsa verde on the side.
Birria Ramen Bowls: Add shredded birria beef and some of that flavorful broth to a bowl of instant ramen. Top with soft-boiled egg, green onions, and chili oil for a cozy fusion dinner.
Birria Quesadillas: Use flour or corn tortillas and load up on cheese with the birria beef. Pan-fry until crispy and dip in the juices for that classic birria experience, quesabirria-style.
Birria Taco Salad: Toss chopped romaine with black beans, corn, avocado, and birria beef. Top with crushed tortilla chips and a drizzle of ranch or chipotle dressing.
Birria Enchiladas: Roll the beef into corn tortillas, lay in a baking dish, top with enchilada sauce and cheese, and bake until bubbly. Bonus points for topping with crema and green onions.
Birria Breakfast Hash: Add birria beef to a skillet with crispy potatoes, peppers, and onions. Top with a fried egg or two and hot sauce.

Can you believe just how easy that was? The pressure cooker does all the heavy lifting, and the seared tortillas bring that crispy finish that makes birria tacos so crave-worthy. Serve these up with a side of Spanish rice, beans, or even a quick salad for a meal your family will ask for again (but not too soon—we’re keeping this one in rotation every few months so we don’t get burnt out!).

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