Birria Tacos

Birria tacos are a mouthwatering combination of tender, slow-cooked beef infused with a rich blend of spices. Encased in a crispy tortilla with melted cheese, each bite offers a burst of flavors complemented when dipped into the savory broth.

Prep time: 30 minutes
Cook time: 4 hours
Serves: 6

Ingredients

3 lbs chuck roast

5 dried guajillo chilies, stems and seeds removed

3 dried ancho chilies, stems and seeds removed

2 dried pasilla chilies, stems and seeds removed

1 large onion, quartered

8 cloves garlic

1 cinnamon stick

1 tbsp cumin seeds

1 tbsp dried oregano

5 whole cloves

2 bay leaves

1/4 cup apple cider vinegar

4 cups beef broth

Salt to taste

Corn tortillas

2 cups shredded Oaxaca cheese

1 lime, cut into wedges

1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

1 cup diced white onion

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 300°F.

2. Toast the chilies in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant, then soak them in hot water for 15 minutes.

3. In a blender, combine the soaked chilies, onion, garlic, cinnamon stick, cumin seeds, oregano, cloves, and apple cider vinegar. Blend until smooth.

4. Season the chuck roast with salt and place it in a large Dutch oven. Pour the blended chili mixture over the meat, add the bay leaves, and cover with beef broth.

5. Cover the Dutch oven and cook in the preheated oven for 3-4 hours until the beef is tender and easy to shred.

6. Remove the meat from the pot, shred it with two forks, and return it to the pot to soak up the juices.

7. Heat a skillet over medium heat, dip each tortilla in the broth, then place it in the skillet.

8. Add shredded beef and cheese to each tortilla, fold them in half, and cook until the cheese melts and the tortillas are crispy.

9. Serve the tacos with lime wedges, chopped cilantro, and diced onion on the side.

Storage

Store leftover birria and tortillas separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Reheating

Reheat the birria in a pot on the stove over low heat until hot, and warm the tortillas in a skillet before assembling the tacos.

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This recipe is for informational purposes only. Always follow proper food safety practices, cook foods to safe internal temperatures, and store leftovers appropriately. Results may vary.