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Birria Tacos

Birria Tacos
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Birria tacos are a mouthwatering delight, perfect for any occasion. This recipe features tender, slow-cooked beef enveloped in warm tortillas, complemented by a rich and spicy dipping consume. The combination of aromatic spices and juicy meat creates an unforgettable culinary experience that will leave your taste buds dancing. Whether you’re hosting a fiesta or enjoying a cozy evening at home, birria tacos are sure to impress.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lb beef chuck roast (cut into chunks)
  • 1 tbsp grapeseed oil
  • 7 dried ancho chilies (trimmed and de-seeded)
  • 5 dried guajillo chilies (trimmed and de-seeded)
  • 4 dried chilies de arbor (trimmed and de-seeded)
  • 1 onion (peeled and halved)
  • 6 garlic cloves
  • 4 tomatoes (on the vine)
  • 1 tbsp black peppercorns
  • 1/2 cinnamon stick
  • 1 tbsp Mexican oregano
  • 4 cups beef stock
  • 2 tbsp Bayou City Garlic Pepper
  • salt and pepper (to taste)
  • cilantro (for garnish)
  • onion (minced, for topping)
  • lime (for topping)
  • corn tortillas
  • Oaxaca cheese (or your favorite cheese)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the ingredients: Trim and de-seed the chilies, chop the onion, and mince the garlic.
  2. Cook the meat: In a large pot over medium heat, heat grapeseed oil and sear beef chunks until browned on all sides. Remove from pot.
  3. Create the sauce: Sauté onion and garlic until fragrant. Blend together chilies, tomatoes, black peppercorns, cinnamon stick, oregano, salt, pepper, and beef stock until smooth. Return sauce to pot with seared beef.
  4. Slow cook: Cover pot and reduce heat to low. Cook for about 3 hours until meat is tender.
  5. Assemble tacos: Shred beef with forks. Warm corn tortillas on a skillet; fill each with shredded beef, cheese, onions, cilantro, and lime juice.
  6. Serve with consume: Ladle broth into bowls for dipping.

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