My Fave Birria Tacos
These My Fave Birria Tacos are a flavorful and comforting Mexican dish featuring tender beef in a rich chili consomme, served in warm corn tortillas with melted cheese and fresh cilantro.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Total Time: 2 hours 20 mins
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Main-course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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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
- 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
- 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
- Prepare the Chili Paste: Combine all chili paste ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
- Cook the Meat: Season beef with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Sear in a pot with olive oil, then add onions and beef stock. Cover and simmer until meat is tender.
- Assemble Tacos: Shred the cooked beef. Dip tortillas in consomme, fill with beef, and cheese. Cook until cheese melts.
Notes
- You can adjust the level of spiciness by adding more or fewer chipotle peppers.
- Feel free to use your preferred protein like lamb or chicken instead of beef.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: Mexican cuisine, flavorful tacos, comfort food
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