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Loaded Beef Rib Tater Tots

James Brown
These Loaded Beef Rib Tater Tots start with crispy tater tots fried in beef tallow and piled high with tender smoked short ribs. 
Servings 8
Calories 1424 kcal
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 10 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 Individual slabs of Beef Short Ribs
  • Wagyu beef tallow link at the bottom of the recipe!
  • 1 bag Tater tots
  • Mexican crema
  • Red onion diced
  • Roma tomato cored and diced
  • Scallions diced

Dry Rub

  • 2 tbsp Kosher salt
  • 2 tbsp Coarse black pepper
  • 1 tbsp Garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp Onion powder
  • 1 tbsp Spanish smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp Mexican chili powder
  • 1 tsp Dry mustard powder
  • 1 tsp Cayenne pepper

Smoked Salsa

  • 3 Tomatillos
  • ⅓ Red onion
  • 1 Jalapeño
  • 4 cloves Garlic
  • ½ cup Cilantro
  • 1 Lime juiced
  • Salt to taste

Homemade Cheese Sauce

  • 2 cups Heavy cream
  • 8 oz Monterey Jack Cheese Shredded from the block
  • 8 oz Smoked gouda Shredded from the block
  • 9 oz Sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Chili powder

Instructions
 

  • Start off by prepping the beef short ribs by scoring the fat cap and then season generously with the dry rub mixture above.
  • Have your smoker fired up at 250 degrees F. With hickory wood chunks. Place the beef ribs on and let them roll until 165 degrees F. Internal. Depending on the thickness, this can be about 3 hours.
  • Using butcher’s paper, add a few tablespoons of beef tallow and place the beef rib on top and add another tablespoon or two on top and wrap tight. Do this to every beef rib and place them back on the smoker at 250 degrees F. Add the tomatillo, red onion, jalapeño, and garlic at this time to the smoker. Remove after 40-45 minutes and place in the food processor with cilantro. Lime juice and salt. Place in a jar in the fridge until you need it.
  • Remove the beef ribs from the smoker when they are probe tender, about another 2-3 hours. Place in an aluminum pan and put inside a cooler for a one-hour rest.smoked beef rib recipe
  • After one hour, remove and shred the beef ribs and wrap them back in the aluminum pan to keep warm.
  • Add beef tallow into a cast iron skillet and fry your tater tots. 350 degrees for 3-4 minutes for crispy tater tots. Place them in a bowl and cover them with aluminum foil. Season with salt, garlic, and pepper.
  • Place a saucepan over medium heat. Add the heavy cream and let warm for a few minutes, add 8 ounces of jack cheese and whisk in, repeat with all the cheese and once it’s all melted to a good consistency, add the seasoning.
  • Assembly time, load the tater tots on a plate, the cheese sauce, loads of shredded beef, Crema, and then your fresh product (red onion, Roma tomatoes, and scallions).
  • Serve and enjoy with family and friends!

Nutrition

Calories: 1424kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 98gFat: 98gSaturated Fat: 48gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 33gCholesterol: 376mgSodium: 3168mgPotassium: 1909mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 2386IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 746mgIron: 10mg
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