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Birria Tacos

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Delicious Birria Tacos with tender beef, served with flavorful consomé for dipping.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs beef chuck roast
  • 4 dried guajillo chiles
  • 2 dried ancho chiles
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 8 corn tortillas
  • 8 oz Oaxacan cheese, shredded
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
  • Lime wedges (for serving)

Instructions

  1. Toast guajillo and ancho chiles in a dry skillet until fragrant, then soak in hot water for 15 minutes.
  2. Blend the soaked chiles, onion, garlic, beef broth, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  3. Sear the beef chuck roast in a large pot until browned on all sides.
  4. Pour the blended sauce over the beef in the pot. Cover and simmer on low for 180-240 minutes until tender.
  5. Shred the beef and set aside. Strain the cooking liquid to create a consomé.
  6. Heat a little oil in a separate skillet over medium heat. Dip a corn tortilla in the consomé, then place it in the skillet.
  7. Add shredded beef and Oaxacan cheese to one half of the tortilla, then fold it over. Fry until crisp and golden.
  8. Serve with additional consomé for dipping, garnished with fresh cilantro and lime wedges.

Notes

For maximum flavor, marinate the chuck roast in the blended sauce overnight. Ensure the oil is hot enough for crispy tortillas.

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