Birria Meal Bomb FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions for Birria Tacos Meal Bombs
What ingredients are included in the Birria Tacos Meal Bomb?
The Birria Meal Bomb contains a blend of 16 wholesome spices, including Guajillo Chile, Ancho Chile, Ground Cumin, and more. All ingredients are sourced from trusted US suppliers that are GMP-certified and are free from harmful artificial colors, flavors, allergens, additives, fillers, preservatives, dyes, MSG, and animal products.
Are the Birria Meal Bombs suitable for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes! You can use any protein, including plant-based alternatives, making it perfect for vegetarians and vegans. Birria meal bombs are made with clean ingredients and free from animal-based products.
How long does it take to cook the Birria?
If you’re using an Instant Pot, your Birria meal will be ready in just 90 minutes. Simply add water and your choice of protein, and let the Birria Tacos Meal Bomb do the rest. You can also use a Slow Cooker or Stove Top with adjusted cooking times.
Do I need to add any additional spices or ingredients?
Other than your choice of protein, no additional spices or ingredients are needed. Our Meal Bombs come pre-measured with all the spices you need for a delicious meal.
Do I need to use an Instant Pot to make Birria?
No, you don't need to use an Instant Pot to make Birria. While the Instant Pot allows you to prepare the dish in just 90 minutes by adding 3 pounds of beef chuck roast (cut into 8 pieces) or a meat alternative, 2 cups of water, and 1 InstaBomb, you can also use other cooking methods:
- Slow Cooker: Add the same ingredients and set the cooker on low for 8 hours or high for 6 hours, stirring after the first hour.
- Stove Top: You can also prepare it on the stove by searing the meat, adding 3 cups of water and the InstaBomb, then simmering on medium-low heat for 3 ½ hours, stirring after the first hour. Each method ensures you’ll enjoy the rich flavors of authentic Birria Tacos.
What is a Birria Bomb? What are they made of?
InstaBomb Birria Bomb is a meal Bomb sphere that contains all of the ingredients needed to make traditional authentic Birria Tacos. This includes Guajillo chiles, Ancho chiles, Arbol chiles, garlic, onion, tomato, Mexican Oregano, allspice, cinnamon, salt, pepper, vinegar, lime, as well as other herbs and spices. It’s perfectly measured so that you can add either meat or any plant-based alternative as well as 2 cups of water to make the perfect home-cooked Birria.
How many servings does one Birria Meal Bomb provide?
One Birria Meal Bomb serves 6 people when using 3 pounds of protein.
Can I use the Birria Meal Bomb for other dishes?
Absolutely! The Birria Tacos Meal Bomb is versatile and can be used to make vegetarian or vegan dishes and other varieties of recipes, like tacos, burritos, nachos, and more. See our recipes page for ideas.
How do you source the ingredients used in the Birria Meal Bomb?
Our Birria Meal Bombs use ingredients are sourced from trusted US suppliers that are GMP-certified and are free from harmful artificial colors, flavors, allergens, additives, fillers, preservatives, dyes, MSG, and animal products.
How should I store the Birria Meal Bomb?
Store the Meal Bomb in a cool, dry place. It has a long shelf life, so you can always have one on hand for a quick and easy meal.
What makes InstaBomb different from other meal kits?
InstaBomb stands out for its simplicity and quality. There’s no prep required, you only need to clean one pot and can set-and-forget it once you start the cooking process. InstaBomb makes it effortless to prepare and enjoy a delicious home-cooked meal with minimal hassle.
How does InstaBomb support the community?
InstaBomb is a woman-owned brand committed to community well-being. Every purchase you make helps us provide 1,000 meals monthly to those in need through our partnership with the LA Regional Food Bank, making your support a direct contribution to ensuring that families gain access to healthy meals.
How does the cost of InstaBomb’s Birria Tacos compare to fast food?
InstaBomb’s Birria Tacos Meal Bomb serves 6 people at a cost of approximately $7.99 per serving. This is up to 33% lower than the average fast food meal, which typically costs around $11-$12 per person.
Is it cheaper to make Birria Tacos with InstaBomb compared to dining out?
Yes, making Birria with InstaBomb is significantly cheaper. For 42% of American who dine out, a meal can cost $11-$20 per person —and many spend even more– InstaBomb allows you to enjoy a full meal for 6 people at a fraction of that cost, using high-quality, natural ingredients.
What kind of meat can I use?
We suggest using chuck roast for the Birria Bomb.
For Vegans and Vegetarians, we have recipes on our site that use jackfruit, oyster mushrooms, lion's mane mushrooms, and other plant-based protein alternatives that are delicious!
What makes InstaBomb different from the other Birria Bombs?
InstaBomb is different from the other Birria Bombs as other Birra Bombs use MSG, artificial colors, artificial flavors as well as chicken fat and meat powder. InstaBomb is the clean alternative as we only use pure, premium ingredients. InstaBomb does not contain any MSG, artificial flavors, artificial colors or meat products. We are both vegetarian and vegan friendly.
Are these Bombs vegetarian or vegan friendly?
Yes! Each of the Bombs is both vegetarian and vegan friendly. You can use any protein alternative of your choice to make your Birria simply substituting the meat for a plant-based protein, jackfruit, oyster mushrooms, lion's mane mushrooms, potatoes, tofu, tempeh or any other vegetable of choice.
How much is the shipping cost?
Shipping costs are calculated at checkout based on the delivery destination.
How many Bombs do I get in one package and how many people does that feed?
Each InstaBomb container has 2 Bombs in it. Each Bomb will feed 6 people. One container will feed 12 people. We recommend using 1/2 pound of meat or meat alternative per person. So one container of InstaBomb (2 Bombs), with 6 pounds of chuck roast and 4 cups of water will feed 12 people.
Is the Birria Bomb spicy?
Authentic traditional, Birria is not very spicy. However we find the consommé to be more spicy than the meat removed from the consommé.
The Bomb does have Guajillo chiles, Ancho chiles and Arbol chiles as well. When the meat is in a tortilla with cheese we find it suitable for most children without being too spicy. If you'd like to increase the heat, then consume more of the consommé. To spice it up, feel free to add salsa verde to your completed dish!
Should I sear the meat first?
There is no need to sear the meat in the Instant Pot or the slow cooker; however, we do suggest you add salt and pepper and sear the meat when cooking on the stove top. This will help seal in the flavor when using this cooking method.
Are the Bombs gluten-free?
These Bombs are made in our own facility based in the United States and we do not use any ingredients that contain gluten. However, we are not third-party tested and therefore cannot say that we are 100% guaranteed to be gluten-free.
How much does it cost to make an InstaBomb meal for 6 people, per person?
The Birria Taco InstaBomb dinner that uses 3 lbs of, chuck roast meat, potatoes and carrots is $7.19 per person.
A plate of 2 Birria Tacos is $4.00. This includes the InstaBomb Birria Bomb, Chuck Roast Meat, tortillas, cheese, onions, and cilantro.
Chuck Roast Meat (US average price) $7.51 per LB
Corn Tortillas (US average price) $0.07 per tortilla
Cheese $0.35 per serving
Cilantro $0.O8 per serving
White Onion $0.17 per serving