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Smoked Beef Short Rib Tacos.

Smoked Beef Short Rib Tacos

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Smoked Beef Short Rib Tacos featuring tender smoked ribs, fresh chimichurri, queso fresco, grilled corn, and bold BBQ flavor.

  • Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 5 Tacos 1x

Ingredients

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Smoked Beef Short Ribs

  • 2-3 pounds of beef short ribs
  • 3 tbsp coarse black pepper
  • 3 tbsp coarse kosher salt
  • ½ cup beef stock

Taco Ingredients

  • Flour Tortillas (Fajita Size)
  • 2 ears of fresh sweet corn
  • 3 tbsp queso fresco, crumbled
  • ¼ cup red onion, diced
  • 5 tbsp of your favorite hot sauce

Chimichurri Ingredients

  • 1 bunch Italian parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 bunch Cilantro, finely chopped
  • 5 cloves of garlic, finely minced
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup red wine vinegar
  • Juice from 1 lemon
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Begin by preheating your smoker to 250°F. I use Cherrywood for a sweet smoky flavor profile.
  2. Next, prepare the beef short ribs by seasoning them with a 50-50 blend of coarse black pepper and coarse kosher salt.
  3. Once the smoker is preheated, place the beef short ribs smoker indirect of the heat. I used a wire rack to help make transporting them easier.
  4. Let the ribs smoke for approximately four hours, until they reach an internal temperature of 200°F. Spray the beef ribs with beef stock every hour to help keep them moist.
  5. Once the ribs are almost done, prepare the fresh chimichurri by hand chopping all of the fresh ingredients. Combine all of the chimichurri ingredients in a bowl. Mix thoroughly then set aside.
  6. Grill the corn over direct heat until it has char on all sides. Cut it from the cob and set it aside.
  7. Once the ribs are done, remove the meat from the bone, then chop it up into bite-size pieces with a sharp knife.
  8. Grill the tortillas for one minute each side, this will add more flavor to the tacos and crisp up the tortillas.
  9. Assemble the tacos with the smoked beef, short ribs, corn, red onion, spoonful of fresh chimichurri, queso fresco cheese, and a drizzle of your favorite hot sauce.
  10. Serve and Enjoy!
  • Author: Nick Nesgoda
  • Prep Time: 15 Minutes
  • Cook Time: 4 Hours
  • Category: Dinner, Main dish
  • Method: Smoking
  • Cuisine: American