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Birria Tacos

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Birria Tacos are a flavorful Mexican specialty featuring tender, slow-cooked meat served in crispy tortillas with a rich, spicy consomé for dipping. Perfect as a hearty meal or festive street food.

Ingredients

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  • 3 lbs beef chuck roast or goat meat, cut into chunks
  • 4 dried guajillo chiles, stemmed and seeded
  • 2 dried ancho chiles, stemmed and seeded
  • 1 dried chipotle chile
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 medium white onion, quartered
  • 2 tomatoes, quartered
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 bay leaves
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 12 corn tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded Oaxaca cheese or mozzarella
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro (for garnish)
  • 1/2 cup chopped white onion (for garnish)
  • Lime wedges (for serving)

Instructions

  1. Toast dried chiles in a dry skillet over medium heat for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Then soak them in hot water for 15 minutes until softened.
  2. In a blender, combine soaked chiles, garlic, onion, tomatoes, beef broth, apple cider vinegar, oregano, cumin, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth to form the marinade.
  3. Place the meat in a large bowl or pot and pour the marinade over it. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours or overnight.
  4. Transfer the meat and marinade to a slow cooker or large pot. Add bay leaves. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or simmer on stove until meat is very tender and shreds easily.
  5. Once cooked, remove the meat and shred it with two forks. Strain the cooking liquid to serve as consomé.
  6. Heat a skillet over medium heat. Dip corn tortillas briefly into the consomé, then place on skillet. Add shredded meat and cheese on one half, fold the tortilla over, and cook until crispy and cheese is melted, about 2-3 minutes per side.
  7. Serve the tacos hot, garnished with chopped onion, cilantro, and lime wedges, accompanied by a small bowl of consomé for dipping.

Notes

For an extra smoky flavor, grill the marinated meat before slow cooking. Serve with pickled jalapeños for added heat.

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