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Smoked Beef Short Ribs Birria Tacos Recipe

Smoked Beef Short Ribs Birria Tacos Recipe

Lee - Smoke & Sear
Servings: 6 Total Time: 7 hrs 15 mins Difficulty: Intermediate Family Friendly Family Friendly Party Pleaser Party Pleaser
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Smoked Ribs Meet Spicy Birria Heaven

Get ready to level up your taco game with these smoked beef short rib birria tacos. Using the rich flavours of smoked beef short ribs as the base, this recipe combines a spicy, aromatic consommé with shredded, tender meat. Perfect for the Ninja Flexflame Outdoor Grilling System, this dish is an irresistible blend of smoky, spicy, and cheesy goodness, finished off with a satisfying crunch.

Smoked Beef Short Ribs Birria Tacos Recipe

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Prep Time 2 hrs Cook Time 5 hrs Rest Time 15 mins Total Time 7 hrs 15 mins
Difficulty: Intermediate Cooking Temp: 121  C Servings: 6 Estimated Cost: £ 25 Calories: Approximately 450 per serving Best Season: Fall
Author: Lee - Smoke & Sear Cooking Method: Cuisine: Courses: Recipe Keys: Family Friendly Family Friendly Party Pleaser Party Pleaser

Ingredients

For the Smoked Ribs:

For the Birria Consomé:

For the Tacos:

Instructions

  1. Smoking the Short Ribs:

    • Season the Ribs: Mix salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Pat ribs dry and coat generously with the rub. Let rest at room temp for 30 minutes.
    • Preheat Smoker: Set your Ninja Flexflame to 121°C (250°F). Add wood pellets of choice.
    • Smoke Ribs: Place ribs on the grill with space between. Smoke for 4 hours, spritzing every hour with the vinegar-water mix. Aim for an internal temp of 88°C (190°F).
    • Rest and Shred: Rest smoked ribs for 15 minutes, then shred meat off the bones.

  2. Making the Birria Consommé:

    • Prepare Chili Paste: Rehydrate chilies in hot water for 15 minutes, then blend into a paste.
    • Sauté Aromatics: In a large pot, sauté onion until soft, add garlic, then the chili paste. Cook until fragrant.
    • Build Consommé: Add tomato paste, spices, apple cider vinegar, and broth. Simmer for 30 minutes. Season to taste.
    • Combine Beef and Consommé: Stir shredded beef into the consommé. Simmer for 10 minutes

  3. Assembling the Tacos:

    • Heat the Flexflame Griddle: Preheat the griddle on medium-high heat. Ensure it’s clean and lightly oiled to prevent sticking.
    • Dip the Tortillas: Dip each tortilla into the warm birria consomé, ensuring it's well-coated with the rich, flavorful broth.
    • Cook and Fill: Place the dipped tortilla directly on the Flexflame griddle. Add a generous portion of shredded beef to one side of the tortilla. Sprinkle shredded cheese on top if desired.
    • Fold and Crisp: Fold the tortilla over the filling and press gently with a spatula. Allow it to cook until the outside is golden and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side. Flip carefully to crisp both sides evenly.
    • Serve: Remove the tacos from the griddle and garnish with fresh coriander. Serve immediately with a side of consommé for dipping and lime wedges for that zesty finish.

Equipment

  • Ninja FlexFlame

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Note

Extra Kick: Add chipotle powder to the consommé for added heat.

Keywords: smoked beef tacos, birria tacos recipe, BBQ short ribs, Ninja Flexflame, consommé tacos, shredded beef recipe
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Massive thank you to everyone who’s backed the @fourge.bbq Founders Box so far.

The support has been incredible.

A special shout to the FOUNDERS who stepped up early and got behind this from day one. That kind of support means a lot. Not just for FOURGE, but for everything we’re building around it.

We can’t wait to get your boxes out to you shortly. We’re just waiting on a couple of final bits to arrive because we want these to be perfect. No rushing. No cutting corners. Just making sure everything lands exactly how it should.

The Founders Wall has already been updated, so if you’ve jumped in, go have a look here:

https://www.fourge.uk/story/founders/

And if you’ve been thinking about it, the Founders Box is a true limited run.

There will only ever be 50.

Once they’re gone, they’re gone.

You can see the box here:

https://www.fourge.uk/product/founders-box/

And another big thank you to everyone who’s been backing the first rub collection too — we’re seriously grateful for that support. It’s brilliant to see people already cooking with it and getting behind what we’re building from the start.

We’ve got so much more planned.

This is only the start.

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Massive thank you to everyone who’s backed the @fourge.bbq Founders Box so far. The support has been incredible. A special shout to the FOUNDERS who stepped up early and got behind this from day one. That kind of support means a lot. Not just for FOURGE, but for everything we’re building around it. We can’t wait to get your boxes out to you shortly. We’re just waiting on a couple of final bits to arrive because we want these to be perfect. No rushing. No cutting corners. Just making sure everything lands exactly how it should. The Founders Wall has already been updated, so if you’ve jumped in, go have a look here: https://www.fourge.uk/story/founders/ And if you’ve been thinking about it, the Founders Box is a true limited run. There will only ever be 50. Once they’re gone, they’re gone. You can see the box here: https://www.fourge.uk/product/founders-box/ And another big thank you to everyone who’s been backing the first rub collection too — we’re seriously grateful for that support. It’s brilliant to see people already cooking with it and getting behind what we’re building from the start. We’ve got so much more planned. This is only the start.

🔥 WE’RE LIVE 🔥

www.fourge.uk

It’s official.

FOURGE is live.

From four lads with an idea . . .
To a registered company.
Rubs crafted and manufactured.
Merch designed.
Festivals booked.
Foundations built.

And this is only the beginning.

On the site right now:

🔥 Our story
🔥 Events (with a sneak peek menu)
🔥 The Journal
🔥 The Shop — our first rub collection, merch and a couple of bundles to get you started

But make no mistake . . .

We’re already working on a serious range of products behind the scenes.

Every order fuels Pass The Flame.
Every step pushes UK BBQ forward.

Go have a look.
Back it if you believe in it.

United by Flame.
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#Fourge #UnitedByFlame #UKBBQ

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🔥 WE’RE LIVE 🔥 www.fourge.uk It’s official. FOURGE is live. From four lads with an idea . . . To a registered company. Rubs crafted and manufactured. Merch designed. Festivals booked. Foundations built. And this is only the beginning. On the site right now: 🔥 Our story 🔥 Events (with a sneak peek menu) 🔥 The Journal 🔥 The Shop — our first rub collection, merch and a couple of bundles to get you started But make no mistake . . . We’re already working on a serious range of products behind the scenes. Every order fuels Pass The Flame. Every step pushes UK BBQ forward. Go have a look. Back it if you believe in it. United by Flame. Andy, Ben, Liam & Lee #Fourge #UnitedByFlame #UKBBQ

For the past few days I’ve been glued to the forecast like some obsessed weather nerd . . .

Low cloud.
Wind.
Rain.
Cancelled. Cancelled. Cancelled.

But today . . . blue skies 😎

Being half term, I grabbed my two youngest and headed straight for the fence line with cautious optimism . . .

And boom 💥

First display @raf_typhoondisplayteam practice of the season, and it did NOT disappoint.

Huge moment seeing DRAGON01 tear up the Lincolnshire sky 🔥

Flight Lieutenant Tom Nation absolutely sending it.

Some things are just worth the wait.

✈️🇬🇧

#TyphoonDisplayTeam #RAF #DRAGON01 #HalfTermWin

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For the past few days I’ve been glued to the forecast like some obsessed weather nerd . . . Low cloud. Wind. Rain. Cancelled. Cancelled. Cancelled. But today . . . blue skies 😎 Being half term, I grabbed my two youngest and headed straight for the fence line with cautious optimism . . . And boom 💥 First display @raf_typhoondisplayteam practice of the season, and it did NOT disappoint. Huge moment seeing DRAGON01 tear up the Lincolnshire sky 🔥 Flight Lieutenant Tom Nation absolutely sending it. Some things are just worth the wait. ✈️🇬🇧 #TyphoonDisplayTeam #RAF #DRAGON01 #HalfTermWin

47 today . . . Perfect excuse to chuck a rack of ribs on and get stuck in for a cheeky little birthday treat.

Back in 2024 Ninja flew me out to Nashville for the US launch of the FlexFlame, and it’s only just properly landed here in the UK. So today wasn’t about polished content — it was about getting familiar with it again and making sure everything’s running sweet.

After all . . . I did build it myself 😅

Meaty spare ribs from @thecateringbutcher coated in @harry_js_bbq Smoky Cola rub. Couple of hours in the smoke, wrapped in butter, sugar and honey, then finished off with a sticky glaze.

All while standing out there in the snow of all things ❄️🔥

Disclaimer: The FlexFlame was sent to me by @ninjakitchenuk and I’ll be creating some official content with it very soon.

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47 today . . . Perfect excuse to chuck a rack of ribs on and get stuck in for a cheeky little birthday treat. Back in 2024 Ninja flew me out to Nashville for the US launch of the FlexFlame, and it’s only just properly landed here in the UK. So today wasn’t about polished content — it was about getting familiar with it again and making sure everything’s running sweet. After all . . . I did build it myself 😅 Meaty spare ribs from @thecateringbutcher coated in @harry_js_bbq Smoky Cola rub. Couple of hours in the smoke, wrapped in butter, sugar and honey, then finished off with a sticky glaze. All while standing out there in the snow of all things ❄️🔥 Disclaimer: The FlexFlame was sent to me by @ninjakitchenuk and I’ll be creating some official content with it very soon.

🔥 The 2026 UK BBQ Events Calendar is Heating Up! 🔥

The calendar’s been live for a few weeks now – but I’ve just dropped a bunch of cracking new events in there… and let me tell ya, BBQ season is looking like it’s kicking off with a bang in March! 💥🔥

From epic meat-ups to demo days and smoke-filled festivals – there’s already a solid lineup to get your tongs twitching.

🗓️ Free interactive calendar
📱 Subscribe straight to your phone
📍 Find it in The Smoke & Sear HUB
💡 Maps, tickets, details, it’s all there

I’m adding events as fast as they’re announced – or when you lot shout about ’em. So let me know what you’re buzzing for… or tag someone running an event I’ve missed.

👇 Which BBQ event are YOU most hyped for this year?
🔥 Drop it in the comments
♻️ Repost to help this reach more of the BBQ fam
📬 Let’s make this the go-to calendar for UK BBQ in 2026

Let’s grow the scene together. More smoke, more fire, more community. 🔥🇬🇧

👉 [Link in bio]

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🔥 The 2026 UK BBQ Events Calendar is Heating Up! 🔥 The calendar’s been live for a few weeks now – but I’ve just dropped a bunch of cracking new events in there… and let me tell ya, BBQ season is looking like it’s kicking off with a bang in March! 💥🔥 From epic meat-ups to demo days and smoke-filled festivals – there’s already a solid lineup to get your tongs twitching. 🗓️ Free interactive calendar 📱 Subscribe straight to your phone 📍 Find it in The Smoke & Sear HUB 💡 Maps, tickets, details, it’s all there I’m adding events as fast as they’re announced – or when you lot shout about ’em. So let me know what you’re buzzing for… or tag someone running an event I’ve missed. 👇 Which BBQ event are YOU most hyped for this year? 🔥 Drop it in the comments ♻️ Repost to help this reach more of the BBQ fam 📬 Let’s make this the go-to calendar for UK BBQ in 2026 Let’s grow the scene together. More smoke, more fire, more community. 🔥🇬🇧 👉 [Link in bio]

You’ll have seen @fourge.bbq pop up yesterday.

I wanted to take a moment to explain what that means for me — and for Smoke & Sear.

Smoke & Sear didn’t start as a plan or a brand. It started when I invested in my first smoker and fell headfirst into outdoor cooking. Along the way, I discovered a growing, supportive BBQ community on Instagram — people sharing knowledge, encouraging each other, and genuinely wanting to see the UK BBQ scene grow.

I loved it.

From that point on, Smoke & Sear became my way of giving something back. Sharing what I was learning, being honest about the wins and the mistakes, testing gear, highlighting good people, and doing my small bit to help grow UK BBQ in a positive way.

That’s never changed.

Smoke & Sear is still me. Still community-first. Still about learning, sharing, and supporting where I can.

But being one person, there’s only so much reach you can have on your own.

Being part of @fourge.bbq opens that up.

FOURGE is a separate venture built with three mates — bigger in scope, broader in ambition, and built to do things I simply couldn’t do solo. Cooking at events, building products, creating experiences, and pushing UK BBQ forward in a different way.

What matters most to me is that the values stay the same.
Supporting the community. Sharing knowledge. Bringing people together over fire and food.

Smoke & Sear continues exactly as it is.

FOURGE is the next chapter alongside it.

I’m genuinely excited about what’s coming — and if you’ve ever backed what I’ve been building here, I’d love your support over at @fourge.bbq too.

Let’s see how far we can take this 🔥

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You’ll have seen @fourge.bbq pop up yesterday. I wanted to take a moment to explain what that means for me — and for Smoke & Sear. Smoke & Sear didn’t start as a plan or a brand. It started when I invested in my first smoker and fell headfirst into outdoor cooking. Along the way, I discovered a growing, supportive BBQ community on Instagram — people sharing knowledge, encouraging each other, and genuinely wanting to see the UK BBQ scene grow. I loved it. From that point on, Smoke & Sear became my way of giving something back. Sharing what I was learning, being honest about the wins and the mistakes, testing gear, highlighting good people, and doing my small bit to help grow UK BBQ in a positive way. That’s never changed. Smoke & Sear is still me. Still community-first. Still about learning, sharing, and supporting where I can. But being one person, there’s only so much reach you can have on your own. Being part of @fourge.bbq opens that up. FOURGE is a separate venture built with three mates — bigger in scope, broader in ambition, and built to do things I simply couldn’t do solo. Cooking at events, building products, creating experiences, and pushing UK BBQ forward in a different way. What matters most to me is that the values stay the same. Supporting the community. Sharing knowledge. Bringing people together over fire and food. Smoke & Sear continues exactly as it is. FOURGE is the next chapter alongside it. I’m genuinely excited about what’s coming — and if you’ve ever backed what I’ve been building here, I’d love your support over at @fourge.bbq too. Let’s see how far we can take this 🔥