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My Fave Birria Tacos Recipe

My Fave Birria Tacos Recipe
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Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with these delicious Birria Tacos! Tender, shredded beef, oozing with cheese, and perfectly crisped – it’s taco perfection.

Ingredients

CHILI PASTE:

  • 4 dried guajillo peppers
  • 4 dried ancho chiles
  • 4 chipotle peppers in adobo
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • ½ cup crushed tomatoes
  • ½ cup organic beef stock or water
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 Tbsps Mexican oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon ground allspice

THE MEAT + CONSOMME [DIPPING] SAUCE:

  • 3 lbs. organic chuck roast beef, chopped into medium-large chunks
  • 1 tablespoon Extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ onion, diced
  • 4 cups organic beef stock
  • 2 cups water

TACOS:

  • 12 organic corn tortillas
  • shredded Oaxaca cheese
  • 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

  1. TO MAKE THE CHILI PASTE: Remove stems and seeds from dried chiles. Boil beef stock, add chiles, let sit, then blend with remaining ingredients.
  2. TO MAKE THE ‘MEAT’: Sear beef chunks, sauté onions, add chili paste, beef stock, water, and simmer. Braise in oven for 2 ½ hours, shred beef.
  3. TO ASSEMBLE THE TACOS: Prepare dipping sauce, fry tortillas in consomme, top with beef, onions, cilantro, cheese, fold, and fry until golden. Serve with dipping sauce.

Notes

  • STORAGE: Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. Reheat in the oven at 350 degrees.
  • SPICES/HERBS: Adjust amounts based on preference.
  • MAKE AHEAD: Ingredients can be prepped ahead and assembled when ready to serve.

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