Smoked Beef Rib Burrito (Print Format)
Slow-smoked beef ribs, fresh salsa verde, and melty cheese rolled in a flour tortilla for a hearty meal.
# Ingredients:
→ Beef and Seasoning
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1 slab beef ribs (3-4 bones, silver skin removed)
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Yellow mustard for binder
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Barbecue beef seasoning
→ Burrito Components
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12-inch flour tortillas
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White rice (store-bought or homemade)
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Refried beans (store-bought)
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3 cups shredded Jack cheese
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Salsa Verde
→ Salsa Verde Ingredients
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4 tomatillos, halved and roasted
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1 Serrano pepper, roasted
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⅓ yellow onion, roasted
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3 cloves garlic, roasted
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¼ cup cilantro
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2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
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Pinch of salt
→ Cooking Tools
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Apple cider vinegar for spritzing
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1 block unsalted butter
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Butcher paper
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Hickory wood chunks for smoking
# Steps:
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Remove the silver skin from the beef ribs if not already done. Apply mustard as a binder and coat all surfaces. Season generously with barbecue beef seasoning.
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Preheat smoker to 250°F (120°C) and add hickory wood chunks. Smoke beef ribs for 2 hours, spritzing with apple cider vinegar every 45 minutes.
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After 4 1/2 hours, ensure the ribs reach an internal temperature of about 170°F (77°C). Add butter on butcher paper, wrap ribs tightly, and return to the smoker. Smoke for an additional 2 hours until probe-tender.
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Remove wrapped ribs from the smoker and rest them in a cooler for 1-2 hours, keeping them wrapped.
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Grill tomatillos, Serrano pepper, onion, and garlic until roasted. Cool and blend with cilantro, lime juice, and salt for 60-90 seconds. Set aside.
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Unwrap and shred the beef ribs using hands or a cleaver if necessary. Place shredded beef in a bowl.
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On a griddle or grill heated to 350°F (175°C), warm tortillas on both sides for 45-60 seconds.
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Layer ingredients in this order on each tortilla: refried beans (heated), white rice, shredded beef, salsa verde, and Jack cheese. Roll into a burrito, place seam-side down, and toast for 60-90 seconds on each side.
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Repeat assembly and toasting for remaining burritos. Serve immediately with family and friends.
# Tips:
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For best results, shred beef ribs immediately after they finish resting.
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Salsa Verde is best used within 15 minutes of preparation for optimal freshness.