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Birria Tacos Recipe

Birria Tacos Recipe: Bold and Flavorful

Bold Birria Tacos with beef and consomé.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • Birria:
  • 2 lbs beef chuck roast cut into chunks
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 guajillo chiles stemmed, seeded
  • 2 ancho chiles stemmed, seeded
  • 1 chipotle chile stemmed, seeded (optional)
  • 1 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp cloves
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • 2 bay leaves
  • Tacos:
  • 12 corn tortillas
  • 2 cups Oaxaca or mozzarella cheese
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • Optional: Cilantro onion, lime wedges
  • Suggested Pairings: Mexican rice agua fresca

Instructions
 

  • Toast chiles for 1-2 minutes, and soak in hot water for 15 minutes.
  • Sear beef in oil for 4-5 minutes per side; remove.
  • Sauté onion for 3-4 minutes, garlic for 1 minute; blend chiles, tomatoes, and spices.
  • Simmer beef, chile paste, broth, and bay leaves for 3-4 hours; shred beef, strain consomé.
  • Dip tortillas in consomé, fill with beef and cheese; fry for 2-3 minutes per side.
  • Garnish with cilantro; serve with consomé, rice, and agua fresca.

Notes

  • Use a chuck roast for tenderness.
  • Store in the fridge for 4 days or freeze for 3 months.
  • Try a slow cooker variation.
  • Pair with beans.