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My Fave Birria Tacos

Enjoy tender, flavorful birria tacos made with rich chili peppers and succulent beef, perfect for a comforting meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 8 tacos
Calories 650 kcal

Ingredients
  

Dried Chilies

  • 4 pieces dried guajillo peppers
  • 4 pieces dried ancho chiles
  • 4 pieces chipotle peppers in adobo

Vegetables

  • 1 piece onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic cloves
  • 0.5 cup crushed tomatoes

Broth & Liquids

  • 0.5 cup organic beef stock (or water)
  • 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2 pieces bay leaves
  • 2 Tbsps Mexican oregano
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 0.5 tsp ground cumin
  • 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.5 tsp ground allspice

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

Additional

  • 0.5 piece onion, diced
  • 4 cups organic beef stock
  • 2 cups water
  • 12 pieces organic corn tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded Oaxaca cheese
  • 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions
 

  • Toast dried chilies, then blend with garlic, onion, tomatoes, and spices to make the sauce.
  • Cook beef chunks in a pot with broth, vinegar, bay leaves, and chili sauce for 2.5 hours until tender.
  • Shred the cooked beef and set aside.
  • Warm tortillas, fill with shredded beef, top with cheese and cilantro, and serve with broth for dipping.

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the beef overnight in the chili sauce before cooking.

Nutrition

Calories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 45gFat: 30gSodium: 1500mg
Keyword beef
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