Description
Delicious and comforting Birria Tacos filled with juicy, tender meat and rich sauces, perfect for gatherings or a cozy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 Tbsps Mexican oregano
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp ground allspice
- 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
- 1/2 onion, diced
- 4 cups organic beef stock
- 2 cups water
- 12 organic corn tortillas
- Shredded Oaxaca cheese
- 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Pico de Gallo
Instructions
- Start by removing the stems and seeds from the dried guajillo and ancho chiles. In a pot, bring some water to a boil and add the chiles. Allow them to soak for about 15 minutes or until they become soft.
- After softening, drain the chiles and place them in a blender with chopped onion, garlic cloves, crushed tomatoes, beef stock, apple cider vinegar, Mexican oregano, dried thyme, cumin, ground cinnamon, smoked paprika, and ground allspice. Blend until smooth and set aside.
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Season beef with salt, pepper, and garlic powder, then sear until browned on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.
- Remove the beef and add diced onion to the pot. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the seared beef back to the pot.
- Pour in the chili paste, beef stock, and water. Stir in bay leaves and bring to a simmer. Cover and transfer to the oven, braising for about 3 hours until meat is tender.
- Once the meat is tender, shred it and warm the corn tortillas. Assemble tacos with shredded beef, Oaxaca cheese, and cilantro. Serve with Pico de Gallo.
Notes
You can prepare the meat a day ahead to enhance the flavors.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: birria tacos, Mexican food, comfort food, tacos