Description
These My Fave Birria Tacos are a delicious and flavorful twist on traditional tacos, featuring tender beef in a rich chili consomme, topped with Oaxaca cheese and fresh cilantro.
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
- 1/2 cup crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 cup organic beef stock
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 Tbsps Mexican oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 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
- 1/2 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: In a blender, combine dried peppers, onion, garlic, tomatoes, beef stock, vinegar, and spices. Blend until smooth.
- Cook the meat: Season beef chunks with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Sear in a pot with olive oil. Add diced onion, beef stock, water, and chili paste. Simmer until beef is tender.
- Assemble tacos: Fill corn tortillas with shredded beef, top with Oaxaca cheese, and garnish with cilantro.
Notes
- You can customize the level of spiciness by adjusting the amount of chipotle peppers used in the chili paste.
- For a shortcut, you can use store-bought beef broth instead of making your own.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg