4 servings5 hoursbay leaves

Beef Tea

By Giovanna Ronci

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4 Servings

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5 Hours

Beef Tea
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Recipe Details

Total Time: 5 Hours

Cooking Technique: Medium Pressure Level, Saute

Cuisine: Mexican

Yield: 4 Servings

Ingredients

  • olive oil
  • 2 lb (1 kg) beef shank
  • 2 lb (1 kg) bone-in beef scraps
  • ½ lb (250 g) beef brisket
  • Optional extra: any other piece of bone-9n (e.g. marrow)
  • Salt & pepper
  • garlic powder
  • Bovril, optional
  • 1 tsp tomato paste
  • 1 leek or onion
  • 6 cloves garlic
  • 3 sticks celery
  • 1 piece rutabaga
  • 1 carrot
  • 8 cups (2.5 L) water
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 6 sprigs of thyme
  • 1 tbsp Maggi juice
  • Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 Knorr juicy short rib cubes or any other beef seasoning

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Insert the stainless steel inner pot into the Instant Pot®, press Saute and add a little olive oil. Add meat previously seasoned with salt, pepper, garlic powder, beef extract (optional) and tomato paste. After searing and browning the meat, add the chopped vegetables: leek (only the white part), garlic, celery, rutabaga and carrot).
  2. Add the water (maximum capacity allowed in Instant Pot®), salt, pepper, herbs, beef seasonings, Maggi juice, and Worcestershire sauce.
  3. Close and lock the Instant Pot® lid. Make sure the steam release handle is turned to Sealing. Press Meat/Stew, on Medium pressure level and set the time to 5 Hours.
  4. Once the time is up, release the steam from the Instant Pot® (by turning the valve) and open the pot.
  5. Let cool, fat will rise; remove all excess fat with a spoon.
  6. Remove the bones, meat, vegetables and herbs used to flavor the beef tea.
  7. Grind a piece of meat as much as possible (brisket or other may be used). And add it to the broth in the Instant Pot®. This will give the broth the texture of the beef tea at the renowned Taquería El Califa.
  8. Stir, taste and rectify flavor if needed.
  9. Serve with chopped onion and coriander, lemons, and sherry or olive oil.

About the chef

Giovanna Ronci

Giovanna Ronci

Giovanna Ronci is a chef and culinary content creator known for her passion for homemade, fresh, and innovative recipes. She draws from her deep connection to Mexican flavors and tradition, bringing these influences to her various culinary projects. Giovanna is also an author, with her upcoming book in collaboration with Luz Colsa, Be Our Guest, set to launch in November 2024, where she will continue to share her love for food with a focus on bringing people together through delicious, thoughtfully crafted meals.

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