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My Fave Birria Tacos Recipe

My Fave Birria Tacos Recipe

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These Birria Tacos are a delicious and flavorful Mexican dish featuring tender, shredded beef cooked in a rich and spicy chili paste, served in crispy corn tortillas with melted cheese and fresh herbs. Perfect for a festive meal or casual gathering.

Ingredients

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For the Chili Paste:

  • 4 dried guajillo peppers
  • 4 dried ancho chiles
  • 4 chipotle peppers in adobo
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 1/2 cup crushed tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup organic beef stock (substitute with water)
  • 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 Tbsps Mexican oregano
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp ground allspice

For the Meat:

  • 3 lbs. organic chuck roast beef, chopped into medium-large chunks
  • 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 onion, diced
  • 4 cups organic beef stock
  • 2 cups water
  • 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 in beef stock, let sit, then blend with remaining ingredients until smooth.
  2. TO MAKE THE ‘MEAT’: Sear beef chunks, sauté onions, add chili paste, stock, water, simmer, then braise in the oven.
  3. LET EVERYTHING BRAISE IN THE OVEN: Cook in the oven until beef is tender, shred meat.
  4. TO ASSEMBLE THE TACOS: Prepare dipping sauce, fry tortillas, fill with shredded beef, onions, parsley, and cheese, then serve.

Notes

  • You can adjust the spiciness of the chili paste by adding more or fewer chipotle peppers.
  • For a shortcut, you can use store-bought beef stock instead of making your own.
  • Feel free to customize your tacos with additional toppings like avocado, lime, or pickled red onions.

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